leading article
Americannoun
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Also called leader. the most important or prominent news story in a newspaper.
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British. leader.
noun
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another term for leader
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the article given most prominence in a magazine or newspaper
Etymology
Origin of leading article
First recorded in 1800–10
Example Sentences
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In a leading article, the Times says many criticisms can reasonably be made of the Treasury's assumptions in the report but Mr Osborne has thrown down a challenge.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2016
“It is important not to confuse patriotism with loyalty to the crown,” said its leading article.
From The Guardian • Sep. 16, 2015
The Sun's response is not in leading article form.
From The Guardian • Jul. 12, 2011
Subject of the leading article in last week's American Medical Association Journal was acne vulgaris�the blackheads and pimples of adolescence.
From Time Magazine Archive
The leading article in its January issue is that on Cardinal McCloskey, by John Gilmary Shea.
From Donahoe's Magazine, Volume XV, No. 3 Volume XV (Jan 1886-Jul 1886) by Various
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