pull ahead
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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In a season filled with statement accessories vying for attention, red shoes have quietly — and stylishly — pulled ahead.
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Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
But as higher earners pulled ahead of other Americans, more of their income has escaped the Social Security payroll tax, the group's analysis found.
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Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Now, Drake has pulled ahead of the British singer-songwriter, who descends slightly to tenth place.
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Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The ScanSnap iX2400 and ScanSnap iX2500 break ranks with the others, pulling ahead with an impressive rating of 7,000 sheets.
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David English,
PC Magazine,
20 June 2026
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Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
But as higher earners pulled ahead of other Americans, more of their income has escaped the Social Security payroll tax, the group's analysis found.
—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Now, Drake has pulled ahead of the British singer-songwriter, who descends slightly to tenth place.
—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The ScanSnap iX2400 and ScanSnap iX2500 break ranks with the others, pulling ahead with an impressive rating of 7,000 sheets.
—
David English,
PC Magazine,
20 June 2026
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“Pull ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pull%20ahead. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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