pull ahead

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 + of
He has pulled ahead of the other candidates in the election polls.

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On the betting platform Kalshi, Rohrbaugh has pulled ahead at 45%, with Petno at 34%. — Anirban Sen, USA Today, 29 June 2026 In a season filled with statement accessories vying for attention, red shoes have quietly — and stylishly — pulled ahead. — Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 The weekend becomes the time to catch up, pull ahead, answer what cannot wait, or reduce the punishment waiting on Tuesday morning. — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Early in extra time, Argentina again pulled ahead 2-1 with a goal from Lisandro Martinez in the 92nd minute. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pull ahead

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

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