pacesetter

Example Sentences

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However, some groups including sector pacesetter LVMH, the owner of Louis Vuitton and Dior, have recently reported better trends in the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

I could make a case for five horses being the pacesetter.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2023

Winning when not playing at a high level is always the mark of a team with trophy ambitions and the three points kept Arsenal in sight of Premier League pacesetter Manchester City.

From Washington Times • Sep. 17, 2023

Pre-tournament favourite Rory McIlroy shot a six-under-par 66 to finish two behind early American pacesetter Cameron Young, who hit a bogey-free 64.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2022

Instructed by Smith to wait behind Special Agent’s lead, he quickly saw that the pacesetter was blocked and was not going to be able to get to the front.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand