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leading mark

American  
[lee-ding] / ˈli dɪŋ /

noun

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  1. either of two conspicuous objects regarded as points on a line leading line upon which a vessel can sail a safe course.


Etymology

Origin of leading mark

First recorded in 1795–1805


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Richardson has the year’s leading mark of 10.71 seconds.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2024

She finished on vault, soaring high to notch another leading mark of 15.400.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2023

Keegan Bradley's 7-under total through three rounds at the Northern Trust Open in February had been the highest leading mark prior to this week.

From New York Times ● Jun. 10, 2012

The other leading mark came in the high jump where American Chaunte Howard Lowe cleared 2.00 meters.

From Reuters ● May 2, 2010

How could the leading mark of progress made in Mr. Gladstone's age be more truly hit, how defined with more pith and pregnancy?

From The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (Vol 2 of 3) by John Morley

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