in the lead
idiom
1
: in a position that is ahead of others
They walked single file, with the oldest boy in the lead.
2
: winning in a race or competition
Our team was in the lead.
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Bruce Willis is great in the lead role, his stoicism balanced by a fun performance from Samuel L. Jackson as his worldly opposite.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
But dammit if the new Max hospital drama The Pitt, which reunites several key ER contributors, including Wyle himself in the lead role, isn’t going to try.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 3 Jan. 2025
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—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Dec. 2024
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Cristina Escobar, refinery29.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Bruce Willis is great in the lead role, his stoicism balanced by a fun performance from Samuel L. Jackson as his worldly opposite.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
But dammit if the new Max hospital drama The Pitt, which reunites several key ER contributors, including Wyle himself in the lead role, isn’t going to try.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 3 Jan. 2025
Mufasa is anticipating a five-day gross north of $50 million, while Sonic 3 is likewise targeting $50 million (at this stage, most rivals have Mufasa in the lead).
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Dec. 2024
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