leading

Example Sentences

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A Socialist candidate was leading in Paris while the far right looked strong in several southern cities as projections arrived from first-round local elections Sunday, seen as a political barometer ahead of France's presidential polls.

From Barron's

The Bruins’ leading scorer sprained a knee Friday while Donovan Dent left the game Saturday with a leg injury.

From Los Angeles Times

However, after hitting his second shot into greenside rough, he could only hack his ball out and watch helplessly as it trundled across the green and into the water, leading to another bogey.

From BBC

Higher-income households are more likely to save additional income, leading to a lower multiplier effect.”

From Barron's

He actually doesn’t want to kiss all the time, leading to a brief appearance and disappearance of cast members Chloe Fineman and Sherman, unless its Ben Marshall.

From Los Angeles Times