pull ahead
Third Person
pulls ahead
Present Participle
pulling ahead
Past Tense
pulled ahead
Past Participle
pulled ahead
1
to have some kind of advantage over one's opponent in terms of points, especially in competitions or races
- Just before halftime, the home team pulled ahead with a three-point lead.
- After trailing for hours, he played a strategic move and pulled ahead in the chess game.
- Despite a rough start, the candidate pulled ahead in the polls as election day neared.
- The startup faced financial hurdles initially, but strategic investments helped them pull ahead in the market.
- Despite a slow start, the student's consistent effort allowed them to pull ahead and excel in the final exams.
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2
to move in front of someone or something that was previously at the same pace or position as one
- As the race neared its end, the leading horses pulled ahead, leaving the rest behind.
- The cyclists were evenly matched, but on the downhill, one managed to pull ahead.
- During the last lap, Lewis pulled ahead and secured the first position.
- The two runners were neck and neck for most of the race, but John pulled ahead in the final stretch.
- As they approached the finish line, Maria pulled ahead of her competitors.