pull ahead
phrasal verb
pulled ahead; pulling ahead; pulls ahead
: to take the lead in a race, competition, contest, etc.
The two runners were side by side until one pulled ahead.
—often + ofHe has pulled ahead of the other candidates in the election polls.
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Leonardo DiCaprio lost best male actor in a musical or comedy to Marty Supreme himself, Timothée Chalamet, who seems to be pulling ahead in the best-actor race.
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Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
Which international contender will pull ahead?
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Your website may pull ahead of the pack with a custom design tailored to your niche.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
The Heat could never overcome that deficit, as the Timberwolves pulled ahead by as many as 31 points and led for the entire second half.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
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Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
Which international contender will pull ahead?
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Your website may pull ahead of the pack with a custom design tailored to your niche.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
The Heat could never overcome that deficit, as the Timberwolves pulled ahead by as many as 31 points and led for the entire second half.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Pull ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pull%20ahead. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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