front-runner
noun
front-run·ner
ˈfrənt-ˌrə-nər 
1
: a contestant who runs best when in the lead
2
: a leading contestant in or as if in a rivalry or competition
a political front-runner
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Banks, a military veteran who served in Afghanistan, is a rising conservative voice and the front-runner in the race with a huge fundraising advantage.
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Arika Herron, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is the clear front-runner for Offensive Rookie of the Year.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
Shapiro, who was considered a front-runner for Harris’s running mate, also spoke at the rally.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
And in every election during this time, the front-runners have been candidates from these two parties.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Arika Herron, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is the clear front-runner for Offensive Rookie of the Year.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
Shapiro, who was considered a front-runner for Harris’s running mate, also spoke at the rally.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
And in every election during this time, the front-runners have been candidates from these two parties.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Front-runner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front-runner. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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