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
After that, their remaining involvement with the news – an important one – was to supply commentary, usually in the form of the leading article, which was given special prominence.
From The Guardian ● May 15, 2015
But it is the prominent title of the leading article that is the most degrading of all.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 22, 2012
In the current Yale Review, the leading article, "Education for Adults," comes from his pen.
From Time Magazine Archive
Its leading article is an exposition of the purpose of the publication of the paper, which was the defense of the independence of the Philippines.
From The Katipunan or The Rise and Fall of the Filipino Commune by Francis St. Clair
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