look ahead
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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Two months after another frustrating playoff finish, the 76ers now look ahead with a reasonable expectation to be among the conference favorites next season.
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Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Despite the disappointment, some supporters were already looking ahead.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
With Atlanta’s final World Cup group-stage matchup between Congo and Uzbekistan on Saturday, they city looks ahead to the final 32 teams.
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Rod Beard,
AJC.com,
28 June 2026
Each report will include information on small-, medium-, and heavy-lift rockets as well as a quick look ahead at the next three launches on the calendar.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
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Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Despite the disappointment, some supporters were already looking ahead.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
With Atlanta’s final World Cup group-stage matchup between Congo and Uzbekistan on Saturday, they city looks ahead to the final 32 teams.
—
Rod Beard,
AJC.com,
28 June 2026
Each report will include information on small-, medium-, and heavy-lift rockets as well as a quick look ahead at the next three launches on the calendar.
—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
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“Look ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20ahead. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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