front-runner

noun

front-run·ner ˈfrənt-ˌrə-nər

: a contestant who runs best when in the lead

: a leading contestant in or as if in a rivalry or competition

a political front-runner

Examples of front-runner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There has been little polling in Wisconsin since Harris became the front-runner for the nomination. —

Dylan Wells, Washington Post, 23 July 2024 Advertisement The governor’s race has no apparent front-runner. —

Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2024 The disclosure offers a glimpse into how Harris, who has emerged as the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination after President Joe Biden's sudden withdrawal from the race, became a millionaire as a public servant. —

Laura Romero, ABC News, 23 July 2024 Democrats united behind Harris as the party’s front-runner for the presidential nomination Monday, a day of major fundraising for the party and for Harris’ campaign. —

Karen Gilchrist,sophie Kiderlin,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 23 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for front-runner

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