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

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

With a commanding lead, Glenn stayed safely in the leader’s chair for the entire third group.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 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

It wasn’t a commanding lead, though, and it didn’t mean much so early in the race.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown