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 + toLooking ahead to next year, we expect to be even more successful.
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Today’s news comes as the Academy is already looking ahead to the 2029 ceremony by starting to discuss TV rights with other broadcasters and streamers after Disney’s exclusive negotiating window lapsed.
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Peter White, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
Brad Pitt is looking ahead after his divorce from Angelina Jolie was finalized, a source tells PEOPLE.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Investors are also looking ahead to February’s all-important jobs data due Friday.
—Alex Harring,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
The helmet features running and brake lights in the back, in addition to a flashlight positioned on the chin bar, looking ahead.
—New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2025
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Peter White, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
Brad Pitt is looking ahead after his divorce from Angelina Jolie was finalized, a source tells PEOPLE.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Investors are also looking ahead to February’s all-important jobs data due Friday.
—Alex Harring,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
The helmet features running and brake lights in the back, in addition to a flashlight positioned on the chin bar, looking ahead.
—New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Look ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20ahead. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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