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to pull ahead
[phrase form: pull]
01
prendre de l'avance, se détacher
to have some kind of advantage over one's opponent in terms of points, especially in competitions or races
Example
Just before halftime, the home team pulled ahead with a three-point lead.
Juste avant la mi-temps, l'équipe locale a pris de l'avance avec un écart de trois points.
After trailing for hours, he played a strategic move and pulled ahead in the chess game.
Après avoir été en retard pendant des heures, il a joué un coup stratégique et a pris de l'avance dans la partie d'échecs.
02
prendre de l'avance, doubler
to move in front of someone or something that was previously at the same pace or position as one
Example
As the race neared its end, the leading horses pulled ahead, leaving the rest behind.
Alors que la course approchait de sa fin, les chevaux menants ont pris de l'avance, laissant le reste derrière.
The cyclists were evenly matched, but on the downhill, one managed to pull ahead.
Les cyclistes étaient de force égale, mais en descente, l'un a réussi à doubler.
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