ahead of the curve

idiom

chiefly US, approving

: faster about doing something than other people, companies, etc.

The company has been ahead of the curve in adopting new technologies.

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Meanwhile, YouTube Music is ahead of the curve with an Offline Mixtape that’s been available since 2019. —

Alexandra Sternlicht, Fortune, 9 June 2023 While all seven members of BTS are exploring solo projects right now (and completing their mandatory military service), Suga has been ahead of the curve with his mixtapes. —

Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2023 Franchisors are driven to adopt technology rapidly and implement ahead of the curve, and many franchise agreements are now including technology fees to ensure important initiatives remain funded for the future. —

Robin Gagnon, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2023 Europe is ahead of the curve as far as embracing EVs, so 100% of Peugeot's range will be electrified this year, with five new EVs on tap for the next two years. —

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