pull ahead
phrasal verb
pulled ahead; pulling ahead; pulls ahead
: to take the lead in a race, competition, contest, etc.
The two runners were side by side until one pulled ahead.
—often + ofHe has pulled ahead of the other candidates in the election polls.
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The Warriors forced 18 Orlando turnovers, including on consecutive possessions to close the third quarter, allowing Golden State to pull ahead 89-83 by the end of the period.
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Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
The Heat pulled ahead by as many as 12 points in the final minutes, and never needed to substitute Adebayo back into the game.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 19 Dec. 2025
If someone pulls out in front of you please pull ahead.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Dec. 2025
The game was tied at 6 after the first quarter, but Ozark pulled ahead 27-15 at halftime and led 38-26 going into the fourth quarter.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Dec. 2025
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Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
The Heat pulled ahead by as many as 12 points in the final minutes, and never needed to substitute Adebayo back into the game.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 19 Dec. 2025
If someone pulls out in front of you please pull ahead.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Dec. 2025
The game was tied at 6 after the first quarter, but Ozark pulled ahead 27-15 at halftime and led 38-26 going into the fourth quarter.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Dec. 2025
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“Pull ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pull%20ahead. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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