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 + toLooking ahead to next year, we expect to be even more successful.
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This latest segment of secondhand treasures pays tribute to just that, with a look ahead to spring dressing.
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By Megan O'Sullivan, Vogue, 27 June 2024
Having bagged the best actress award and a rousing standing ovation at Cannes Film Festival following a screening of Emilia Pérez, Gomez is looking ahead to a string of small screen projects.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 June 2024
The most serious and dedicated mermaids in attendance plan their extravagant costumes in line with a certain annual theme and look ahead to the parade as a time to express themselves to the fullest.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 22 June 2024
Each report will include information on small-, medium-, and heavy-lift rockets and a quick look ahead at the next three launches on the calendar.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 21 June 2024
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By Megan O'Sullivan, Vogue, 27 June 2024
Having bagged the best actress award and a rousing standing ovation at Cannes Film Festival following a screening of Emilia Pérez, Gomez is looking ahead to a string of small screen projects.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 June 2024
The most serious and dedicated mermaids in attendance plan their extravagant costumes in line with a certain annual theme and look ahead to the parade as a time to express themselves to the fullest.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 22 June 2024
Each report will include information on small-, medium-, and heavy-lift rockets and a quick look ahead at the next three launches on the calendar.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 21 June 2024
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“Look ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20ahead. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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