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as in before
earlier than
always arrives at school ahead of the bus we were cautioned not to fill out any of the test answers ahead of time
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as in in advance of
preceding in space
the three lost children emerged from the forest, with the family dog walking proudly ahead of them
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Recent Examples of ahead of
The news comes ahead of the European Film Market, where Cornerstone will be launching the new title to buyers.
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
In a conversation ahead of the election to replace him, Harrison strongly defended Biden and stood by the lightning-fast process that saw then-Vice President Kamala Harris receive the support of DNC delegates and become the party's new nominee after Biden ended his reelection bid last summer.
—Ed O'Keefe, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2025
But his instincts are relational, ahead of anything else.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
But to this point, Flagg, who just turned 18 on Dec. 21, is ahead of everyone’s pace by a significant margin following his monster 42-point outing against Notre Dame last weekend.
—Sam Vecenie, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
In a conversation ahead of the election to replace him, Harrison strongly defended Biden and stood by the lightning-fast process that saw then-Vice President Kamala Harris receive the support of DNC delegates and become the party's new nominee after Biden ended his reelection bid last summer.
—Ed O'Keefe, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2025
But his instincts are relational, ahead of anything else.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
But to this point, Flagg, who just turned 18 on Dec. 21, is ahead of everyone’s pace by a significant margin following his monster 42-point outing against Notre Dame last weekend.
—Sam Vecenie, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
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The Lightning started Tuesday one point out of a playoff spot before beating Ottawa 4-3 at Amalie Arena.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2025
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Some broadcasts are also turning to higher camera angles to capture the full complexity of wide receiver and defensive back movement, both before and after the snap.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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The government acknowledged that 2,200 USAID employees were set to be put on leave at midnight barring court action, not including the other 500 people who were already on leave prior to Friday.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2025
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Two Red Cross officials took part in a signing ceremony with a Hamas commander on a stage prior to the handover.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
8 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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The Royals also intend not only to bounce third baseman Maikel Garcia around the infield, but also to play him in center field against left-handers.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
1 Feb. 2025
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Variety learned the actor is currently accused of propaganda against the Iranian regime and promoting immorality through her role in Rasoulof’s latest.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
Preposition
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Additionally, even if an ingredient is present in small amounts in a product, cumulative exposure to it across multiple cosmetic products can pose a health risk.—
Noor Lobad,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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If that’s the case, the festival could reassure filmmakers by limiting platform access to passholders.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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Miss Letty Tifft has gone to Minneapolis to select stock and work in a wholesale millinery store for a few weeks previous to the opening of the spring season.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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With nine more seasons under his belt as the head coach of the Carolina Panthers previous to that, he's recorded a 102-103-2 overall record.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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