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
But it is the prominent title of the leading article that is the most degrading of all.
From The Guardian • Jun. 22, 2012
That his sardonic mind can also generate constructive ideas, Dr. Hooton proved last week in the leading article of Science, entitled "An Anthropologist Looks at Medicine."
From Time Magazine Archive
When this leading article and advertisement, supported by several columns of descriptive matter and genealogies was laid on the breakfast tables of half Stirmingham, it caused a sensation.
From World's End A Story in Three Books by Jefferies, Richard
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