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 series, based on the Elin Hilderbrand novel of the same name, was originally announced in January with Garner in the lead role.
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 6 June 2025
Managers who are more naturally adaptive—those with higher leadership talent—are also more likely to engage with new tools and you still the pizza in the lead differently because of them.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
If nominated for best actress, Preston would become the first performer to earn a nod in the lead category after previously winning as a guest actress for the same character.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
The Tony and Grammy-nominated actress, singer, and dancer has credits in major films, including RESPECT alongside Jennifer Hudson and the feature Cinnamon, in the lead role.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 June 2025
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 6 June 2025
Managers who are more naturally adaptive—those with higher leadership talent—are also more likely to engage with new tools and you still the pizza in the lead differently because of them.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
If nominated for best actress, Preston would become the first performer to earn a nod in the lead category after previously winning as a guest actress for the same character.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
The Tony and Grammy-nominated actress, singer, and dancer has credits in major films, including RESPECT alongside Jennifer Hudson and the feature Cinnamon, in the lead role.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 June 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 12 Jun. 2025.
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