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leading

[lee-ding] / ˈli dɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
chief, superior
Synonyms
STRONGEST
best dominant famous main noted outstanding popular preeminent principal prominent top well-known
STRONG
arch champion dominating first governing inaugural initial premier primary ruling
WEAK
foremost greatest headmost highest notorious number one stellar
Antonyms
STRONGEST
auxiliary extra inconspicuous inferior insignificant least low minor obscure ordinary secondary subordinate unimportant unknown unremarkable
STRONG
final last
WEAK
supplementary

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Anunoby then made a block with 11.1 seconds left, to stop the Spurs leading 108-105, before tipping in the game-clinching score after Brunson's three-point attempt struck the rim.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Enterprise adoption of AI services is a critical leading indicator of continued demand for AI services.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Here are the leading contenders for full-time roles based on interviews with several sources at CBS News who were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Come Monday she was leading Pratt by nearly 22,000 votes and was being declared the second finalist for November’s general election.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Leah was leading the spirit circles for the first time without the popular mediumship of her younger sisters.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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