in the lead
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The first half of the year ended with a bang on Tuesday, and while AI-driven tech was in the lead per usual, it wasn’t alone.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
The final laps of the race saw Russell in the lead being slowly caught by Verstappen while the Briton's team-mate Kimi Antonelli chased the Dutchman.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
The physics might be on his side, but Waymo is currently in the lead.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026
The race turned on a virtual safety car that gifted Hamilton a cheap pit stop and ensured he would come out in the lead from Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
They followed the trail with Matthias and Log-a-Log in the lead.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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