frontrunner
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Ukrainian media has named Sergiy Koretsky, the CEO of Ukraine's state energy firm Naftogaz, as the frontrunner to replace her.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
In the comedy field, “Hacks” is once again considered the frontrunner on the heels of its fifth and final season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Burnham is seen by many as the frontrunner to replace Sir Keir after an emphatic victory over his Reform UK rival in last week's Makerfield by-election.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
She also backed him in 2015, a race he began as frontrunner, and is likely to be in line for a big job should he win.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
The company has emerged as the frontrunner in the AI race and is on track next month to hit $50 billion in annualized revenue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
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