lie ahead

idiom

: to be in the future
No one knows what lies ahead (of us).

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Months of litigation over whether the policies themselves are lawful lie ahead. Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Mar. 2025 His journey illustrates both the possibilities and challenges that lie ahead for Syria. Greg Dixon, NPR, 20 Mar. 2025 But bad news may lie ahead as oil demand slows due to weakened global trade and shipping. Natasha Turak, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025 Recommended Peace Amid Gaza ceasefire’s uncertainty, Palestinians focus on survival But challenges still lie ahead, from predators like ravens and hawks to severe weather. Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lie ahead

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“Lie ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lie%20ahead. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.

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