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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.

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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Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli converted pole position to win his first Formula 1 race at the Chinese Grand Prix.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

First, OpenAI would have to lose its AI pole position.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

You’re in pole position to leap into retirement.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

Its pole position on prices is continuing with the latest surge.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Firstly, he will have put his club in pole position to qualify for the Champions League, which few thought was realistic when he stepped into Amorim's shoes.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

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