lead on
Example Sentences
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The Knicks took a commanding 2-0 lead on Friday in the best of seven series against the San Antonio Spurs, and now the action shifts to the Big Apple for games three and four.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
SpaceX has such a lead on the launch competition that even that setback is unlikely to be damaging to its position.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
One candidate could appear to be in the lead on election night and another could overtake them once all ballots are counted.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Hellberg's team had taken the lead on the night and in the tie through Riley McGree's early goal, but after another strong first half, they allowed Ross Stewart to equalise at the end of it.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
“Well, we’re going to swing by tomorrow, keep an eye on things. No lead on the person who carved that word. But with the eggs, and people just generally riled, and the cut-down...”
From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate
