inside track
the inner, or shorter, track of a racecourse.
an advantageous position in a competitive situation.
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Ross, who opted out of the 2020 season because of coronavirus concerns, has the inside track to make the rotation behind Max Scherzer, Strasburg, Patrick Corbin and Jon Lester.
The Nationals’ biggest spring training roster questions are all on the margins | Jesse Dougherty | February 17, 2021 | Washington PostSprong seemed to have the inside track to be the team’s 12th forward before the team signed Sheary in late December.
Five takeaways from the Capitals’ final scrimmage of training camp | Samantha Pell | January 11, 2021 | Washington PostVitek Vanecek appears to have the inside track to be the backup to Ilya Samsonov, but Pheonix Copley and Anderson are in the mix.
Five takeaways from the Capitals’ final scrimmage of training camp | Samantha Pell | January 11, 2021 | Washington PostThese pitch days give startups an inside track to government contracts.
Lt. Gen. John Thompson explains how startups can interact with the Space Force | Matt Burns | December 18, 2020 | TechCrunchRoss, out of minor league options, had the inside track on Fedde before he decided to sit out the season.
What’s missing from the Nationals’ roster? Here’s an early look. | Jesse Dougherty | November 6, 2020 | Washington Post
Joan Crawford had the inside track for Karen, though in 1952 she was six years older than Lancaster.
A History of the Oscar Powerhouse ‘From Here to Eternity’ | Allen Barra | March 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut Mozah is unquestionably his queen in all but title, and it is her kids who have the inside track on power.
McDonough has the inside track, but both have a good shot, says Eleanor Clift.
Denis McDonough & Ron Klain Top Contenders for White House Chief of Staff | Eleanor Clift | January 11, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTI wanted to get at the horse, and I knew it wouldn't be easy unless I appeared to be on the inside track with Merriwell.
Frank Merriwell's Races | Burt L. StandishI own up I was doing my best to cut in on you there, but you seemed to have the inside track of me and I quit.
The Banner Boy Scouts Snowbound | George A. WarrenIf he comes toward the upper Potomac, follow on his flank and on his inside track, shortening your lines while he lengthens his.
A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln | John G. NicolayIf he comes towards the upper Potomac, follow on his flank, and on the inside track, shortening your lines while he lengthens his.
The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume Six | Abraham LincolnMr. Van Buren, then Secretary of State, had what is now known as "the inside track" for the succession.
British Dictionary definitions for inside track
the inner and therefore shorter side of a racecourse
informal a position of advantage: the local man has the inside track in this contest
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