to remain in a leading or advantageous position
先を行く (saki o iku)
"The company invests in innovation to keep ahead of competitors."
"会社は競合他社に先を行くためにイノベーションに投資しています。" (kaisha wa kyōgōtasha ni saki o iku tame ni inobēshon ni tōshi shiteimasu)
to make exports and imports more equal in value
to sell assets or shares quickly, often at a low price
to prepare mentally or physically for something challenging...
to slide uncontrollably off a surface or road
to aim for something ambitious or challenging
to examine your thoughts or motives before reacting