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Definition of In the lead
1. Adverb. Leading or ahead in a competition. "The advertising campaign put them out front in sales"
2. Adjective. Having the leading position or higher score in a contest. "The leading team in the pennant race"
Definition of In the lead
1. Adjective. (idiomatic) in first position in a competition ¹
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