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to do (something) before (something or someone else); to be ahead of (others, the times, etc.)
この企業は業界に先駆けた取り組みを行った。
This company undertook an initiative that set the pace for the industry.
世界に先駆けて新技術を発表した。
They announced the new technology ahead of anyone else in the world.
新技術の分野で他社に先駆けようと努力を重ねている。
We are making continued efforts to stay ahead of other companies in new technology.