in the lead

phrase

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.

Examples of in the lead in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The ensemble cast includes Stephen Amell in the lead role of Hobie Buchannon, alongside Jessica Belkin as Charlie Vale, Shay Mitchell as Trina, Hassie Harrison as Nat, Thaddeus LaGrone as Brad, Noah Beck as Luke, and Brooks Nader as Selene. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Cyberleek previously shared a slew of other GTA VI clips in the lead up to the game’s Netflix special. — Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026

Producers pivoted the series to Netflix in the lead up to Starz’s official split from Lionsgate and released The Hunting Wives weeks later, on July 21. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026

Polls in this race have not been in agreement, with some showing Moody well in the lead and others showing Nixon coming close to a dead heat. — Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for in the lead

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