look ahead
phrasal 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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Instead, drugmakers looked ahead, with 2026 shaping up to be a defining year following a dramatic 2025, and one where the impact from last year's developments is set to crystallize.
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Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
As the Rail District approaches completion, city leaders and business owners are looking ahead to how the downtown development will become self-sustaining.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Democrats on Raskin’s committee are looking ahead to a Wednesday hearing with Attorney General Pam Bondi, where they are expected to sharply question her on the publication of the Epstein files.
—Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Alderman Kevin Haass said while the closure is disappointing, city officials were aware of it and are already looking ahead.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
As the Rail District approaches completion, city leaders and business owners are looking ahead to how the downtown development will become self-sustaining.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Democrats on Raskin’s committee are looking ahead to a Wednesday hearing with Attorney General Pam Bondi, where they are expected to sharply question her on the publication of the Epstein files.
—Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Alderman Kevin Haass said while the closure is disappointing, city officials were aware of it and are already looking ahead.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Look ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20ahead. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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