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frontrunner

/frɒnˈtruːnər/ noun · British & US
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What does frontrunner mean?

noun

A person or thing that is considered to be the most likely to succeed or win in a competition or contest. A candidate or proposal that is considered to be the most likely to be chosen or adopted.

Example

"The frontrunner in the election was expected to win by a landslide."

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