in the lead

phrase

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

Recent Examples on the Web

In Wisconsin, another purple state, Francesca Hong—the progressive candidate for governor—has a wide lead on her opponents in the lead-up to the August 11th primary. — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 30 July 2026

In the announcement, Thompson’s campaign said in the lead-up to the June primary election, the incumbent participated in 11 debates and candidate forums with Jones. — Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026

In women's long jump, Olympic and world champion Tara Davis-Woodhall appeared to have won in dramatic fashion after her last of six jumps placed her in the lead, much the same as what happened at the Olympic trials two years ago. — ABC News, 26 July 2026

The championship leader found himself in the lead by Lap 43, as again he was left out longer than his rivals. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Rhymes for in the lead

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