as in powerhouse
an ambitious person who eagerly goes after what is desired
a born go-ahead, he was determined to be the first in his family to graduate from college
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Chandler Rome Turner’s slam lifts U.S. in to WBC semis Trea Turner hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning that lifted the United States over Venezuela 9-7 on Saturday night and into the World Baseball Classic semifinals.
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San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2023
Phillies shortstop Trea Turner came through in that regard, delivering a go-ahead Grand Slam in the top of the eighth inning to send Team USA to Monday's semifinal matchup against Cuba.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 19 Mar. 2023
Nick Williams then drove in for a go-ahead runner with 14 minutes on the clock, but Jack Lutz responded with his own 3-pointer.
—Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2023
He was held by Eagles cornerback James Bradberry on a play that led to a go-ahead field goal late in the fourth quarter of the Chiefs’ 38-35 win in the Super Bowl.
—Rob Maaddi, ajc, 16 Mar. 2023
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San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2023
Phillies shortstop Trea Turner came through in that regard, delivering a go-ahead Grand Slam in the top of the eighth inning to send Team USA to Monday's semifinal matchup against Cuba.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 19 Mar. 2023
Nick Williams then drove in for a go-ahead runner with 14 minutes on the clock, but Jack Lutz responded with his own 3-pointer.
—Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2023
He was held by Eagles cornerback James Bradberry on a play that led to a go-ahead field goal late in the fourth quarter of the Chiefs’ 38-35 win in the Super Bowl.
—Rob Maaddi, ajc, 16 Mar. 2023
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“Go-ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go-ahead. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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