lie ahead

idiom

: to be in the future
No one knows what lies ahead (of us).

Examples of lie ahead in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Even in some of the best-case scenarios, obstacles to a strong, enforceable rule lie ahead. Sam Delgado, Vox, 22 June 2024 But the biggest competition between the two companies may still lie ahead–but with a twist, according to a former Shopify leader. Chloe Berger, Fortune, 19 June 2024 Please discuss this with a lawyer who can give you more detail about the horror story that may lie ahead. Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024 Some experts worry about the politicization of the judicial system – and what may lie ahead after Mr. Trump’s conviction. Story Hinckley, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for lie ahead 

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“Lie ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lie%20ahead. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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