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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The changes leave Troy Rohrbaugh and Doug Petno, who were named co-presidents, in pole position.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

However, just when it appeared they were in pole position to land top target Victor Munoz, the Spain winger joined Liverpool from Osasuna.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

It’s a reversal from two years ago when the Golden State had the pole position.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The third-placed candidate Paloma Valencia, a conservative, has thrown her support behind the right-wing showman, putting him in pole position to become the next president of one of Washington's closest South American allies.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

But as of this week, Talarico still holds the pole position.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026