commanding lead
Example Sentences
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With a commanding lead, Glenn stayed safely in the leader’s chair for the entire third group.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
Confidence oozing from every player, and Kerolin a bag of tricks and flair, it was a showcase of everything that has helped City carve out such a commanding lead.
From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026
Instead of having a commanding lead in the title battle, Arsenal are now just four points clear of second-placed Manchester City and third-placed Aston Villa, who won 2-0 at Newcastle on Sunday.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
The latest results from Thursday's election show that President Yoweri Museveni has a commanding lead and is set to extend his 40 years in power.
From BBC • Jan. 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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