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.
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The thrilling final match saw both teams in the lead at different times, with Del Mar taking and holding the lead in the second half, winning by one point to secure their victory and the 2-3 foot tall trophy.
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Katherine Anderson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
In the limited or anthology series category are Cate Blanchett for her portrayal of award-winning journalist Leila George on Apple TV+’s Disclaimer; Meghann Fahy in the lead role of Devon DeWitt on Netflix’s Sirens; and Brian Tyree Henry, who starred as Ray Driscoll on Apple TV+’s Dope Thief.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2025
After that, Qualley played a supporting role in the 2016 action comedy The Nice Guys opposite Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling, and starred in the lead role in the 2017 drama Novitiate opposite Melissa Leo.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
The forthcoming third season is set to focus on serial killer Ed Gein, with Charlie Hunnam in the lead role.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 28 July 2025
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Katherine Anderson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
In the limited or anthology series category are Cate Blanchett for her portrayal of award-winning journalist Leila George on Apple TV+’s Disclaimer; Meghann Fahy in the lead role of Devon DeWitt on Netflix’s Sirens; and Brian Tyree Henry, who starred as Ray Driscoll on Apple TV+’s Dope Thief.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2025
After that, Qualley played a supporting role in the 2016 action comedy The Nice Guys opposite Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling, and starred in the lead role in the 2017 drama Novitiate opposite Melissa Leo.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
The forthcoming third season is set to focus on serial killer Ed Gein, with Charlie Hunnam in the lead role.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 28 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for in the lead
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“In the lead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20lead. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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