commanding lead
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Bass continues to hold a commanding lead among likely Black voters, who favor her over Raman by a 71% to 13% margin, according to the Berkeley IGS/L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
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
Jonny Clayton thrashed Luke Humphries 6-1 in the final to claim his second Premier League night of the season and take a commanding lead at the top of the table after six weeks.
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026
Substitute Boey ensured Gala would take a commanding lead to Turin next week as he lashed home from an angle five minutes from time.
From Barron's ● Feb. 17, 2026
They sprinted down the dirt road, Ben taking a commanding lead with every stride, until he heard Sammy trip over a stump and somersault into an oleander bush.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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