frontrunning

British

/ ˈfrʌntˌrʌnɪŋ /

noun

stock exchange the practice by market makers of using advance information provided by their own investment analysts before it has been given to clients

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Gross domestic product slowed sharply in the second quarter of the year, as frontrunning of exports to get ahead of U.S. tariffs in the early part of 2024 reversed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

His imperious frontrunning style, unwavering belief and outspoken rivalry with Britain's Josh Kerr will make him one of the sport's biggest draws.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2025

How the wheels fell off Emilia Pérez’s Oscar frontrunning campaign.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2025

By its very nature, tweaks to YCC need to be sudden to prevent any frontrunning by bond holders.

From Reuters • Jun. 14, 2023

Coinbase "frontrunning" was widely known and acknowledged within CT.

From The Verge • Jul. 21, 2022

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