front-runner

[US]/ˈfrʌntˌrʌnə/
[UK]/ˈfrʌntˌrʌnər/

Translation

n.a person who is leading in a race; a leading competitor in a contest

Phrases & Collocations

be a front-runner

front-runner status

leading front-runner

front-runner candidate

front-runner position

be the front-runner

front-runner team

named front-runner

Example Sentences

the senator is the front-runner in the upcoming election.

despite a strong challenge, she remains the front-runner for the job.

analysts consider him a clear front-runner in the negotiations.

the front-runner's strategy is to maintain a consistent message.

she quickly became the front-runner after the previous candidate withdrew.

the front-runner faced intense scrutiny from the media.

he is the front-runner to secure the party's nomination.

the team's front-runner scored a crucial goal in the final minutes.

even as a front-runner, she worked tirelessly on her campaign.

the front-runner's experience gave them a significant advantage.

the race for the presidency has a clear front-runner.

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