1
: the forward part of something that moves or seems to move
2
: the foremost edge of an airfoil
3
Examples of leading edge in a Sentence
the leading edge of an airplane's wing
the leading edge of a thunderstorm
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Of course, the only way to stay on the leading edge of Gen Z’s evolving purchasing habits is to gain invaluable insights into Gen Z’s changing preferences, pain points, and aspirations.
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Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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By 2021, Intel’s chips had fallen two generations behind the leading edge, an unprecedented and humiliating position.
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The tech giant has remained at the leading edge of its industry by consistently adding services that give clients as much value as possible.
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Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
These courses are on the leading edge of sustainability and close to adventure.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 24 Nov. 2024
By 2021, Intel’s chips had fallen two generations behind the leading edge, an unprecedented and humiliating position.
—Bygeoff Colvin, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2024
The tech giant has remained at the leading edge of its industry by consistently adding services that give clients as much value as possible.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Leading edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leading%20edge. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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