pole position

NOUN

advantageous position

Synonyms

WEAK

first chair front position front seat inside position lead pole starting grid

Example Sentences

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It’s a reversal from two years ago when the Golden State had the pole position.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

But as of this week, Talarico still holds the pole position.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Nvidia has been developing hardware and software tools for AI computing for nearly two decades, giving it the pole position when generative AI caught fire.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

“Nvidia is still in pole position in this AI trade, but Intel and AMD lead the way on CPUs for now,” Gilbert added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Gay would appear to be in pole position to open alongside Ben Duckett at Lord's after impressing with three centuries for Durham at the beginning of the season.

From BBC • May 13, 2026