Definitions

pole position

NOUN

advantageous position

Synonyms

WEAK

first chair front position front seat inside position lead pole starting grid

Example Sentences

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That victory, coupled with Manchester United's crushing defeat by neighbours Manchester City earlier on Saturday, means that the Gunners are in pole position in the race to qualify for next season's Champions League.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

In 49 Truck Series starts, Dye has two finishes in the Top 5 and 10 finishes in the Top 10, earning one pole position.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

First, OpenAI would have to lose its AI pole position.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

You’re in pole position to leap into retirement.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

Firstly, he will have put his club in pole position to qualify for the Champions League, which few thought was realistic when he stepped into Amorim's shoes.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026