frontrunner
Britishnoun
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Family drama "Left-Handed Girl", co-written by Oscar-winning director Sean Baker and Taiwanese-American filmmaker Tsou Shih-ching, is also a frontrunner with nine nominations, including best film and best original screenplay for Baker and Tsou.
From Barron's
Thailand is hosting Miss Universe for the fourth time and its delegate this year is considered a frontrunner by fan websites.
From BBC
Early frontrunner status in Democratic primaries has proven historically unreliable, as previous early leaders ultimately failed to secure the nomination, indicating that current polling and momentum may not predict eventual success.
From Los Angeles Times
They have not materialized as the kind of clear-cut frontrunner for top free-agent prize Kyle Tucker, as many around the industry had expected over the summer.
From Los Angeles Times
"Pathetic," California Governor Gavin Newsom, widely seen as a Democratic presidential frontrunner in 2028, posted on X.
From Barron's
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