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leading

[lee-ding] / ˈli dɪŋ /


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Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were little changed on Friday, with the outlook for the leading digital asset appearing technically weak.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Measurements showed an energy use of about 1.4 nanojoules per bit, roughly half that of leading Wi-Fi technologies under similar conditions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

The Lancers were particularly excited because Champlin taunted them after saving Wednesday’s 4-1 win, leading to shoving and pushing after the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Many private-credit funds are major lenders to the software sector, leading investors to question whether the funds would take losses on their loans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The stairs leading to the door are uneven and rickety, feeding into a porch that has six wicker chairs—five upright, and one kicked over.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer