pacesetter
Example Sentences
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Quarles had been the pacesetter in the GOP field but his fundraising faltered in the most recent quarter, when he took in more than $54,000.
From Seattle Times
Flightline went off at 2-5 from the No. 4 post and soon established himself as among the pacesetters, running within reach of Todd Pletcher-trained Life Is Good through the far turn but moving up.
From Seattle Times
The defeat means early pacesetters United, who only lost their 100% home record in a 1-1 draw with Birmingham on Saturday, were condemned to their first loss since the opening day of the season.
From BBC
The 3-2 choice broke strong from the No. 3 post to stay close to early pacesetter Caddo River along with 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Mandaloun through the far turn before breaking clear.
From Seattle Times
All teams have experience some form of bouncing, but none more so than Mercedes, who have fallen from pacesetters last season to the upper end of the midfield.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.