in the lead
idiom
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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Shifting Gears is in the lead with a 2.43 rating after seven days, per Nielsen.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025
Walmart remained in the lead after oil prices tumbled in subsequent years from their previously lofty levels of more than $100 per barrel.
—Robert Hum, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025
As of Tuesday night, league sources say the Warriors were in the lead for Durant’s services.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
This entry starts a new series, with Anthony Mackie replacing Chris Evans in the lead (same title, different character).
—Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2025
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025
Walmart remained in the lead after oil prices tumbled in subsequent years from their previously lofty levels of more than $100 per barrel.
—Robert Hum, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025
As of Tuesday night, league sources say the Warriors were in the lead for Durant’s services.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
This entry starts a new series, with Anthony Mackie replacing Chris Evans in the lead (same title, different character).
—Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2025
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“In the lead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20lead. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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