lie ahead

phrase

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

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In the meantime, the challenges that lie ahead for Kubicek include nailing down a higher state subsidy than Tri-Rail received last year, and completing an overhauled fare system which will see passengers pay an extra 10% starting in October. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2026 But this season feels much more expansive than its predecessors, warning of the personal and professional diminishment that may lie ahead in the increasingly insecure future that tech moguls have promised. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 July 2026 But observations from previous warming events offer clues about what could lie ahead if ocean temperatures remain elevated through the second half of the year. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Other cases have shown the challenges that lie ahead after children are rescued from horribly abusive conditions. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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