But on second thought, by putting himself ahead of history, he is a role model for what our society cares about.

We'll just have to put our best 60 minutes ahead of us.

This put him ahead of his 60 home run pace from the previous season.

America's national interests sometimes call for putting commercial or security concerns ahead of human rights issues.

He is one who puts other nations, or the world, ahead of his own country.

But what about American businesses that put their interests ahead of the country's?

Mike asked, putting a plan together just ahead of his words.

But he's always been a guy who has put the team ahead of him.

Which put him one step ahead of the wing captain.

It's the desire to put someone else ahead of yourself.