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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Tadej Pogačar is in the lead, seeking to capture his fourth Tour de France win and second in a row.
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Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 25 July 2025
The decision left many school districts scrambling in the lead up to the school year.
—Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 25 July 2025
It was originally written for television, debuting in 1957 with Julie Andrews in the lead.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 July 2025
The show was originally announced in February with Maslany in the lead role.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 21 July 2025
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Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 25 July 2025
The decision left many school districts scrambling in the lead up to the school year.
—Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 25 July 2025
It was originally written for television, debuting in 1957 with Julie Andrews in the lead.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 July 2025
The show was originally announced in February with Maslany in the lead role.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 21 July 2025
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 29 Jul. 2025.
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