pole position

noun

: the front position at the start of a car race
He won the pole position by having the fastest qualifying time.

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This will support airlines’ growth plans and help keep the hub in pole position as Europe’s busiest gateway. Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025 After a dramatic final lap in Saturday's qualifying session, Max Verstappen secured pole position for Sunday's British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025 Fans flocked to the track for qualifying rounds over the weekend as a rookie driver earned the pole position for Sunday. Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 21 May 2025 Asia’s diverging performance Among a mixed performance from Asian benchmarks, South Korea has staged an impressive comeback in 2025, posting a rally of over 30% year-to-date and taking the regional pole position. Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for pole position

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“Pole position.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pole%20position. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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