lead the pack/field

idiom

: to be ahead
a runner who is leading the pack/field

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Former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel and Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson will lead the pack of candidates, but there will be other intriguing options as well. Tashan Reed, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024 Emilia Pérez composers Clément Ducol and Camille and Challengers and Shōgun composer Atticus Ross lead the field with three noms each. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024 Morgan Wallen and Wilson lead the field of nominees for the event. Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2024 Going back to when the 30-year-old chart launched, and Calibre 50 continues to lead the pack with the most rulers, with 26 career No. 1s. Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lead the pack/field 

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“Lead the pack/field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20the%20pack%2Ffield. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.

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