in the lead

Definitions of in the lead
  1. adjective
    having the leading position or higher score in a contest
    synonyms: ahead, leading
    up
    being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
  2. adverb
    leading or ahead in a competition
    “our candidate is in the lead in the polls”
    synonyms: ahead, out front
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