in the lead
idiom
1
: in a position that is ahead of others
They walked single file, with the oldest boy in the lead.
2
: winning in a race or competition
Our team was in the lead.
Examples of in the lead in a Sentence
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Milwaukee's election officials have faced intense scrutiny in recent years, especially from conspiracies that stem from absentee-ballot returns that are often posted late in the night, sometimes changing which candidate is in the lead.
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Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 6 May 2024
Soon after, Verstappen pitted, leaving Norris in the lead as the last of the top runners to pit.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 May 2024
In a promotional teaser released in the lead up to this week's episode, Lipa seemed eager to hand off her singing duties to SNL cast member Chloe Fineman.
—Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024
Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo is in the lead, about 8,000 votes ahead of Assemblymember Evan Low and Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian, who finished in a tie, sending all three candidates to the general election.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 1 May 2024
Ayorinde again shines in the lead role, showcasing her range and versatility on screen.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 29 Apr. 2024
Before the 1985 season, there were reports that Cooley would be the subject of a CBS television movie, with Fred Williamson, the Kansas City Chiefs defensive back turned actor, in the lead role.
—Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2024
Stone later entered the world of Spider-Man when Sony rebooted the franchise with Andrew Garfield in the lead role for 2012's The Amazing Spider-Man.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
The cast of the series is predominantly Vietnamese, with Hoa Xuande, an Australian actor of Vietnamese descent, in the lead role as the Captain.
—Quyen Do, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 6 May 2024
Soon after, Verstappen pitted, leaving Norris in the lead as the last of the top runners to pit.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 May 2024
In a promotional teaser released in the lead up to this week's episode, Lipa seemed eager to hand off her singing duties to SNL cast member Chloe Fineman.
—Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024
Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo is in the lead, about 8,000 votes ahead of Assemblymember Evan Low and Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian, who finished in a tie, sending all three candidates to the general election.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 1 May 2024
Ayorinde again shines in the lead role, showcasing her range and versatility on screen.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 29 Apr. 2024
Before the 1985 season, there were reports that Cooley would be the subject of a CBS television movie, with Fred Williamson, the Kansas City Chiefs defensive back turned actor, in the lead role.
—Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2024
Stone later entered the world of Spider-Man when Sony rebooted the franchise with Andrew Garfield in the lead role for 2012's The Amazing Spider-Man.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
The cast of the series is predominantly Vietnamese, with Hoa Xuande, an Australian actor of Vietnamese descent, in the lead role as the Captain.
—Quyen Do, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
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“In the lead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20lead. Accessed 16 May. 2024.
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