ahead of
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used to indicate a position in front of or in advance of someone or something else
- he car sped ahead of me on the highway.
- The runner was ahead of all the other competitors in the race.
- The leader stood ahead of the others
- She was walking ahead of the group, leading the way through the forest.
- The car pulled ahead of the traffic, reaching the intersection first.
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used to indicate that an event or action occurs before a specified time or deadline
- She finished her work ahead of schedule.
- They arrived at the party ahead of time.