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leading wind

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[lee-ding wind] / ˈli dɪŋ ˈwɪnd /

noun

Nautical.
  1. a wind abeam or on the quarter, especially one strong enough to be a good sailing wind.


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Denmark's Vestas, Europe’s leading wind turbine manufacturer, on Thursday posted an all-time high revenue, but noted that regulatory changes in the United states had made wind power investments less attractive.

From Barron's Feb. 5, 2026

Bigger wind developments became the norm, and Vestas pivoted and remains one of the world’s leading wind turbine makers.

From Washington Post Jun. 19, 2021

A top executive at the world’s leading wind farm developer called it a “bit of a leapfrog over the latest technology.”

From New York Times Jan. 1, 2021

Perry presided over his state’s vast oil and gas industries and leading wind energy sector.

From Seattle Times Dec. 17, 2016

He said that they had had a wonderfully fast voyage from England, having come from the Lizard under seven days, and holding a leading wind all the way.

From The Queen's Cup by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

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