commanding lead
Example Sentences
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Perhaps it should no longer be surprising to report that Marx has a commanding lead in the polls over his two opponents, state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer and state Rep. Scott Bottoms.
From Salon ● Jun. 8, 2026
That killed Brighton's momentum and captain Alex Greenwood's strike just before half-time gave City a commanding lead.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
Northern Ireland's McIlroy saw his commanding lead evaporate during a dramatic day where he swung the door wide open to his rivals with a one-over par 73.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026
Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra and conservative commentator Steve Hilton but had far from a commanding lead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2026
Firing her out of the gate, Pollard sent her up alongside the favorite, then drew off to a commanding lead on the backstretch.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
