as in leaders
one that takes the lead or sets an example
a company that has been a pacesetter in its field for offering health care benefits to employees
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leaders
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European leaders have accused Russia of sending drones into Polish airspace to test the NATO alliance’s readiness.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025 -
However, fewer than 10% of finance leaders surveyed have fully integrated or scaled AI accounting and finance use cases across their functions and organizations.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Pacesetters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacesetters. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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