Meaning of the word "be ahead of the pack" in English

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be ahead of the pack

US /bi əˈhɛd əv ðə pæk/
UK /bi əˈhɛd əv ðə pæk/
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Idiom

to be more successful than other people or companies

Example:
Our company always strives to be ahead of the pack by innovating constantly.
With her talent and hard work, she's always ahead of the pack in her field.