commanding lead
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Perhaps it should no longer be surprising to report that Marx has a commanding lead in the polls over his two opponents, state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer and state Rep. Scott Bottoms.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
Raman had a commanding lead in a field of five major candidates, with 33% of voters supporting her, while Bass trailed at 17%.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
Substitute Boey ensured Gala would take a commanding lead to Turin next week as he lashed home from an angle five minutes from time.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
Confidence oozing from every player, and Kerolin a bag of tricks and flair, it was a showcase of everything that has helped City carve out such a commanding lead.
From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026
It wasn’t a commanding lead, though, and it didn’t mean much so early in the race.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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