look ahead

phrasal verb

looked ahead; looking ahead; looks ahead

: to think about what will happen in the future

The past year has been successful and, looking ahead, we expect to do even better in the coming months.

—often + to

Looking ahead to next year, we expect to be even more successful.

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Not everyone is bullish looking ahead, however, with some — such as JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon — suggesting markets could be overpriced. —

Chloe Taylor,katrina Bishop,jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2025 Jalen Hurts opted for retro inspiration for his look ahead of the NFC Championship game on Sunday in Philadelphia. —

Julia Teti, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025 Joely Richardson is reflecting on her sister Natasha Richardson's death while looking ahead. —

Tommy McArdle, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025 Rachael, too, is looking ahead, with plans to release a new album in 2025 that promises more stories of connection and transformation. —

Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for look ahead