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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One hundred fifty five days later, the Guardians have regained pole position in the AL Central, once again the result of a frenetic flash of bunts, chops and goofs that converted a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 advantage.
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Had more rain arrived, Sainz would surely have started on pole position for Sunday's race.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
The four-time Formula One champion began in pole position after a chaotic qualifying session on Saturday and was never troubled after making a good start in Baku.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
Being the 2025 championship leader, Piastri hoped to secure another pole position and potentially extend his lead over his teammate Lando Norris.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Had more rain arrived, Sainz would surely have started on pole position for Sunday's race.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
The four-time Formula One champion began in pole position after a chaotic qualifying session on Saturday and was never troubled after making a good start in Baku.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
Being the 2025 championship leader, Piastri hoped to secure another pole position and potentially extend his lead over his teammate Lando Norris.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
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“Pole position.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pole%20position. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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