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There's a motel just a few miles ahead.
His attention was firmly fixed on the road ahead.
The car ahead of us stopped suddenly.
We're nearly there! That's the place up ahead.
We have a busy day ahead of us.
a young woman with a brilliant career ahead of her
Where will the money come from in the years ahead?
New technology points the way ahead for our steel industry.
Labour are ahead in the opinion polls.
The Eagles are already ten points ahead of their nearest rivals.
At the end of Round 8, Tyson was well ahead on points.
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the short high sound that a small bird makes
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