front runner

Example Sentences

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The current front runner, though, is 72-year-old Salvador Nasralla, who is running for president for the fourth time.

From BBC

"Unless something unexpected happens, Democrats will have taken the unprecedented step of using a corrupt justice system to take out the front runner in the Republican presidential field in a presidential race," Carlson said, referring to Trump's announced run for president in 2024.

From Salon

While heroin remains the front runner, for now at least because it is relatively cheap, there are new players on the market.

From BBC

Bezos, seen often as a front runner because of his vast personal wealth, faces the obstacle in spite of hiring investment firm Allen & Company to help with a possible purchase.

From Washington Times

“The maturity level that he’s at, it’s really rare to see a young guy have that,” fifth-year senior David Singleton said of the baby-faced teammate who is a front runner for Pac-12 freshman of the year even after missing more than a month with a foot injury.

From Los Angeles Times