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 + to
Looking ahead to next year, we expect to be even more successful.

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Summer just began this week, but NBC is looking ahead to autumn. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 24 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 Despite the disappointment, some supporters were already looking ahead. ABC News, 30 June 2026 Two months after another frustrating playoff finish, the 76ers now look ahead with a reasonable expectation to be among the conference favorites next season. Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for look ahead

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“Look ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20ahead. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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