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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Last year, Verstappen's pole position lap to beat the two McLarens was widely hailed as one of his greatest and it proved the foundation of a defensive victory against Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 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

Russell's pole position - 0.8 seconds clear of the fastest non-Mercedes car - had sent shockwaves through the paddock on Saturday but the race was initially much closer than qualifying.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Its pole position on prices is continuing with the latest surge.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026