front-runner
noun
front-run·ner
ˈfrənt-ˌrə-nər 
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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Releasing the last two pics in the franchise, Lionsgate is the front-runner to land the package.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2025
But the clear front-runner is Axiom Space, which is nearly finished with the first module of its Axiom Station.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
According to all recent polls, Porter is the front-runner.
—John Phillips, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
Thanks in part to Trumpworld connections, Kalshi is the front-runner in what could be a trillion dollar opportunity.
—Alicia Park, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2025
But the clear front-runner is Axiom Space, which is nearly finished with the first module of its Axiom Station.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
According to all recent polls, Porter is the front-runner.
—John Phillips, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
Thanks in part to Trumpworld connections, Kalshi is the front-runner in what could be a trillion dollar opportunity.
—Alicia Park, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for front-runner
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“Front-runner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front-runner. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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