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the leading or most important part of a movement
an activist who is on the leading edge of the fight for equal marriage rights
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Recent Examples of leading edge
Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2025
Second contact is when the leading edge enters the umbra; this is also the start of the partial eclipse, when Earth’s shadow falling on the moon becomes obvious.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2025
Fourth contact is when the leading edge passes out of the umbra and becomes easily visible again, ending totality, and fifth contact is when the entire moon is fully out of the umbra.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2025
Can’t be controlled One crucial difference, however, is that nuclear weapons could have been developed only by a few specialized scientists at the leading edge of their fields.
—Zeynep Tufekci, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
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Noun
First contact is when the moon’s leading edge moves into the penumbra.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2025
Second contact is when the leading edge enters the umbra; this is also the start of the partial eclipse, when Earth’s shadow falling on the moon becomes obvious.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2025
Fourth contact is when the leading edge passes out of the umbra and becomes easily visible again, ending totality, and fifth contact is when the entire moon is fully out of the umbra.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2025
Can’t be controlled One crucial difference, however, is that nuclear weapons could have been developed only by a few specialized scientists at the leading edge of their fields.
—Zeynep Tufekci, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leading edge
Noun
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Simply by being president, Trump has waded into the same fraught waters Stephens did back in 2007 by putting politics at the forefront of commencement weekend.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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Silverman has been at the forefront of innovative dealmaking through his role as a savvy and ambitious William Morris Agency agent who helped spark the reality TV boom of the early 2000s.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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His visit is a divergence from the tradition among modern U.S. presidents to visit Mexico or Canada during their first foreign trip, which comes after his administration levied tariffs against the neighboring nations early in his term.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Cosby is a gifted novelist whose passionate writing about the modern South has garnered him much critical praise and the admiration of President Obama.—
Chris Vognar,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.—
Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder,
Anchorage Daily News,
15 Feb. 2023
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The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Grace, in contemporary internet parlance, often means forgiveness.—
Dorothy Fortenberry,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2025
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Dialogue from ancient Greek Socratic dialogues to contemporary mentorships enables learners to understand intricate concepts while sharpening their thinking abilities and expanding their comprehension.—
AyoOluwa Nihinlola,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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His recent producing credits include Tim Burton's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) and Bong Joon-ho's Mickey 17 (2025).—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
3 May 2025
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Jodi Smith lost count of the number of rum and Cokes her seatmate ordered on a recent flight from Boston to Los Angeles.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Premium economy updates Premium Plus seats on the 787-9s will feature privacy dividers and wireless charging, an update from the current premium economy configuration across United's fleet.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Speak to employees to understand their needs, and ensure your current coverage isn't prohibitive to certain groups, like LGBTQ+ individuals or single parents.—
Cynthia McEwen,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Available beginning May 12 for a limited time at participating Krispy Kreme shops, the Krispy Kreme x Pac-Man Collection features three new doughnuts in a custom Pac-Man game dozen box.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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In addition to offering previously unattainable data rates, Wi-Fi 7 will employ new technologies to reduce latency, increase network capacity, and boost efficiency.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
13 May 2025
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While our advanced phones excel at capturing memorable moments, holidays present an excellent opportunity for families to take some professional pictures.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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That has dropped to 2.4 since, a consequence of receiving possession in more advanced positions, rather than when facing towards his own goal as a No 6.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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