inside track

noun

: an advantageous competitive position
the owner's son has the inside track for the job

Examples of inside track in a Sentence

the applicant with actual experience in pharmaceutical sales will definitely have the inside track for the job
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The movie has been selected as France’s official submission, giving it an inside track for the international Oscar. Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Oct. 2024 While a small number of Democrats have advocated an open, competitive process, Harris appeared to have an inside track Monday to quickly securing the nomination ahead of the party’s convention next month. Toluse Olorunnipa, Washington Post, 22 July 2024 Vice President Kamala Harris, Biden’s running mate, would enter the nomination fight with an early advantage but other potential candidates may have an inside track to a large number of delegates from their home states. Nik Popli, TIME, 12 July 2024 What could be more flattering to a new college grad than spotting an email from a college professor who suddenly has an inside track on a job that seems just perfect. Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 22 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for inside track 

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inside track was in 1857

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“Inside track.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inside%20track. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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