front-run·ner
| \ ˈfrənt-ˌrə-nər
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Definition of front-runner
1
: a contestant who runs best when in the lead
2
: a leading contestant in or as if in a rivalry or competition
a political front-runner
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“Front-runner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front-runner. Accessed 25 Jun. 2021.
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front-runner
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English Language Learners Definition of front-runner
: the person or thing that is most likely to win a race or competition
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The first known use of front-runner was in 1914
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