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 + to

Looking ahead to next year, we expect to be even more successful.

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Investors are looking ahead to the Federal Reserve’s December interest rate decision Wednesday. —

Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024 But after the last two seasons — and looking ahead to the next one — why would a transfer receiver choose USC? —

Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024 Last week, the WWD Global Impact Council convened to welcome new members and look ahead to council plans for 2025. —

Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024 Even though the shortest day of the year is almost two weeks away, many Wisconsinites may already be looking ahead to when the days get longer once again. —

Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for look ahead