Rechercher
to pull ahead
[phrase form: pull]
01
devancer
to have some kind of advantage over one's opponent in terms of points, especially in competitions or races
02
devancer
to move in front of someone or something that was previously at the same pace or position as one
Exemple
With a powerful stroke, he pulled ahead to lead the swimming race.
During the last lap, Lewis pulled ahead and secured the first position.
The cyclists were evenly matched, but on the downhill, one managed to pull ahead.
As the race neared its end, the leading horses pulled ahead, leaving the rest behind.
The two runners were neck and neck for most of the race, but John pulled ahead in the final stretch.
