leading

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Pratt took an early lead over Raman on election night, but Raman’s numbers improved steadily as mail-in ballots were counted, leading political observers to begin predicting this weekend that she would eventually overtake Pratt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

With his parents also having played professionally, the younger Zverev described himself as being "born with a racquet in my hand" - and he has ultimately developed into one of the world's leading stars.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The lineup quickly emptied out from there, leading the White House to cancel the promised shows it couldn’t deliver.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Later on Sunday, Leo will meet the leading lights of culture, sport and the economy at an arena, with the aim of fostering dialogue between faith and modern civil society.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

In the gas-lamp light of the foyer, I could finally see his face, this man who had been leading me through the streets of Paris: dark-haired, blue-purple eyes.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse