How to Use go-ahead in a Sentence

go-ahead

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  • New York forced a three and out, then drove 56 yards in eight plays to set up Gano’s go-ahead kick.
    — David Brandt, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Sep. 2023
  • The Angels scored twice in the eighth to break a 4-4 tie, with Brandon Drury hitting a go-ahead triple.
    — Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2023
  • The kicker made up for it with his go-ahead field goal later in the quarter.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2023
  • For the Guardians, enough good things did happen after their go-ahead score.
    — Wire and Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2023
  • Things got worse in the fifth when Harold Ramírez jumped on a first-pitch fastball for a go-ahead two-run homer to right field.
    — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2023
  • The two pitches that scored the tying and go-ahead runs on Monday were both four-seamers.
    — Evan Grant, Dallas News, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Lewis went three for three with two go-ahead field goals in the fourth quarter of Oregon’s 38-30 comeback win.
    — oregonlive, 12 Sep. 2023
  • After Ramirez hit another go-ahead single in the 10th, a Trevor May wild pitch put the Guardians up by two.
    — Matt Kawahara, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Jackson scored 31 and made seven threes, his chance at a go-ahead three for No. 8 late rattling out.
    — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
  • Buck Farmer surrendered a go-ahead, solo homer to Eddie Rosario in the eighth inning, the first time the Reds trailed all game.
    — Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Báez nearly hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning, but the ball to left-center traveled 383 feet for a flyout.
    — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 4 June 2023
  • Castro’s go-ahead hit in the seventh inning was enough to hand the Reds a 9-8 loss in Monday’s series opener.
    — Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 16 May 2023
  • That’s when Tyler Herro went for it all on a potential go-ahead 3-pointer with five-tenths of a second to play.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2023
  • Flores, the next batter, sent what appeared to be a go-ahead hit to left, but Jarren Duran hauled it in at the warning track.
    — Julian McWilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2023
  • Sebastian Joseph-Day was flagged for a ridiculous roughing penalty that led to a go-ahead TD.
    — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2023
  • The Jaguars turned the fourth-quarter return into a go-ahead road victory in the season opener.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Then, Altuve hit his third go-ahead homer in the ninth inning or later in his postseason career, the most all-time.
    — Ryan Morik, Fox News, 21 Oct. 2023
  • One play later, Mahomes threw a go-ahead 16-yard touchdown pass over strong-side linebacker Oren Burks.
    — Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Schwarber is the same guy who hit a tying home run in the seventh inning of Game 2, adding a go-ahead single an inning later.
    — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 July 2023
  • Forget about Herbert setting up a field goal to force overtime and throwing for a go-ahead touchdown.
    — Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2023
  • The loose ball bounced around and Walcott eventually scooped it and scored what would have been a go-ahead defensive touchdown.
    — Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 28 Nov. 2023
  • However, the owner has not yet been given the official go-ahead to get started.
    — Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2023
  • On Tuesday, rookie Matt McLain made a one-day case, doubling off the center-field wall in the third inning to drive home the tying run, and leading off the fifth with a go-ahead homer to right.
    — Gordon Wittenmyer, The Enquirer, 28 June 2023
  • Vikings catcher Kaitlyn Moses was at the plate with one ball and no strikes when Southeastern’s worst fear came true: Moses hit a towering ball over the fence for a go-ahead grand slam.
    — Seth Carnell, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Then, with two outs, catcher Peter Serruto came out of the 9-hole to mash a go-ahead three-run home run into Indiana's bullpen.
    — Chloe Peterson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 June 2023
  • With the tying and go-ahead runs on third and second, Baumann struck out Lopez on a 97.7 mph high fastball, handing Cano and Bautista the opportunity to slam the door.
    — Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 9 June 2023
  • Dylan Andrews hit a go-ahead jumper with six seconds remaining for the Bruins, who led by six earlier in the half.
    — Beth Harris, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2024
  • Mountcastle’s go-ahead knock was his second hit of the night, giving him half of Baltimore’s total.
    — Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2023
  • His backup, Jerome Ford, scored a go-ahead touchdown on a 3-yard pass from quarterback Deshaun Watson on the next play and converted a two-point try on the ground.
    — Dan Labbe, cleveland, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Midlothian took an early lead, but Colleyville Heritage secured the equalizer and go-ahead goals.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024
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go-ahead

2 of 2 noun
  • Wilke’s steal came with 16 seconds to go and set up her go-ahead three-point.
    — Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Bufkin's go-ahead long ball came with less than three seconds on the shotclock before Dickinson's came from the wing with 1:05 to play.
    — Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 19 Feb. 2023
  • Tolu Smith scored a career-high 28 points, including a go-ahead basket in overtime with 4.3 seconds left, for the Bulldogs.
    — Mark Heim | [email protected], al, 10 Mar. 2023
  • As Shannon turned the corner and began his drive to the basket, Purdue's defenders stuck to their men, taking away the option for a kick-out go-ahead 3-pointer.
    — Akeem Glaspie, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Mar. 2023
  • Alabama took a four-point lead in overtime before South Carolina evened it, and after Miller made a go-ahead bucket, the Gamecocks tied the score again.
    — Mike Rodak | [email protected], al, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Although Kershaw wanted to play in the event, and had gotten a go-ahead from Dodgers brass to do so, his insurance problem proved unresolvable.
    — Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2023
  • The Moon is flying into your 5th House of Fun, giving you the astrological go-ahead to abandon any less important duties and make your hours as enjoyable as possible.
    — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2023
  • The Blackhawks, winners of four in a row, scored four consecutive goals, including Max Domi’s go-ahead score early in the third period, leaving the Stars wondering what hit them and their plans for ending a season-high, four-game losing streak.
    — Stefan Stevenson, Dallas News, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Wilke’s steal came with 16 seconds to go and set up her go-ahead three-point.
    — Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Bufkin's go-ahead long ball came with less than three seconds on the shotclock before Dickinson's came from the wing with 1:05 to play.
    — Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 19 Feb. 2023
  • Tolu Smith scored a career-high 28 points, including a go-ahead basket in overtime with 4.3 seconds left, for the Bulldogs.
    — Mark Heim | [email protected], al, 10 Mar. 2023
  • As Shannon turned the corner and began his drive to the basket, Purdue's defenders stuck to their men, taking away the option for a kick-out go-ahead 3-pointer.
    — Akeem Glaspie, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Mar. 2023
  • Alabama took a four-point lead in overtime before South Carolina evened it, and after Miller made a go-ahead bucket, the Gamecocks tied the score again.
    — Mike Rodak | [email protected], al, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Although Kershaw wanted to play in the event, and had gotten a go-ahead from Dodgers brass to do so, his insurance problem proved unresolvable.
    — Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2023
  • The Moon is flying into your 5th House of Fun, giving you the astrological go-ahead to abandon any less important duties and make your hours as enjoyable as possible.
    — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2023
  • The Blackhawks, winners of four in a row, scored four consecutive goals, including Max Domi’s go-ahead score early in the third period, leaving the Stars wondering what hit them and their plans for ending a season-high, four-game losing streak.
    — Stefan Stevenson, Dallas News, 22 Feb. 2023

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