in the lead

phrase

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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Meghan’s relationship with her father broke down in the lead-up to her wedding to Prince Harry in May 2018, and her relationship with her father attracted intense tabloid interest. — Victoria Craw, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 Talarico is visiting various locations around the state in the lead up to tomorrow’s primaries. — Caleigh Keating, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 Netanyahu has focused much of his campaign in the lead-up to Tuesday’s vote on security for Israelis. — Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026 Some polls show Kotek ahead by a narrow margin, while others show Drazan in the lead by a similarly small measure. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 21 Oct. 2026 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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