pole position

American  

noun

1. a position on the inside of the track in any race.

2. (in auto racing) a starting position on the inside of the front row.

3. an advantageous position.

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pole position British  

noun

1. (in motor racing) the starting position on the inside of the front row, generally considered the best one

2. an advantageous starting position

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Example Sentences

Paramount leaders have been ferociously fighting to push Netflix out of the pole position.

From Los Angeles Times

Guardiola's side were in danger of being blown away by Arsenal after their inconsistent form left the Gunners in pole position.

From Barron's

Forest's dominant display puts them in pole position to finish the job in the second leg at the City Ground on February 26.

From Barron's

The various Western powers jostled for pole position in Paris, and US vice president JD Vance delivered a blistering speech in which he said America's place at the top of the pack was non-negotiable.

From BBC

Arsenal's strength from set-pieces has played a huge role in putting them into pole position for the title.

From Barron's