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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That film chronicled an intense love story from beginning to end, with Gosling and Michelle Williams in the lead roles.
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Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
It is directed by Mark Kassen (Jobs), who also stars in the lead role.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
But Prat quickly had Brant straightened out and in the lead.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
As shown in the lead photo, GLC 400 4MATIC can readily pull a sleek, lightweight trailer.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
It is directed by Mark Kassen (Jobs), who also stars in the lead role.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
But Prat quickly had Brant straightened out and in the lead.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
As shown in the lead photo, GLC 400 4MATIC can readily pull a sleek, lightweight trailer.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 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 13 Sep. 2025.
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