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 Market and Economic Implications More interest rate cuts lie ahead, with rates likely to fall on trend through at least the end of 2026, according to the Federal Open Market Committee members’ September 18 projections. —

Jason Schenker, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024 With the hard work of professionals like Sarika, public healthcare systems will have the tools needed to beat Long COVID and overcome whatever unexpected challenges lie ahead. —

Tyler Shephers, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024 With the International Decade for People of African Descent drawing to a close, Dr. Kanem reflects on the strides made and the challenges that still lie ahead for people of African descent. —

Essence, 9 Sep. 2024 In theory, that could help Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris distance herself from the inflation under President Biden and push the idea that lower mortgage rates and better times lie ahead. —

Laurent Belsie, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lie ahead

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