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   Front run·ner

   /frənt ˈrənər/

   

   noun

   • 1. the contestant that is leading in a race or other competition: "the front runner for the Nobel Prize in literature"
   • ▪ an athlete or horse that runs best when in the front of the field.

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   Definition of front runner noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does 'front-runner' mean?

   • In Business English, 'front runner' refers to the person or organization that is most likely to get or win something. For instance, 'She is clearly the front runner for the job.' or 'Right now he's the front runner in next month's elections.'

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   How to use the word 'front-runner' in a sentence?

   • Use the word 'front-runner' in a sentence: A front-runner is one who is leading in a race or competition. This contestant or entry runs best when in the lead. For example, John is the front-runner for the presidential nomination. He has the most support from voters.

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   Where did the word 'front-runner' come from?

   • The front-runner is most often declared by the media who are following the race and is written about in a different style than his or her challengers. The word front-runner originated in the United States. The term emerged from foot racing. It was used by 1914.

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   What is a runner in a race?

   • a person who leads in any competition. an entrant in a race who breaks to the front immediately and establishes the pace for the field. an entrant in a race who performs well only when ahead of the field. In April, Wehby was the front-runner; now, she is trailing badly and Oregon is safely in the D column.

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   front-runner meaning, definition, what is front-runner: the person or thing that is most likely ...: Learn more.

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   noun. a person who leads in any competition. an entrant in a race who breaks to the front immediately and establishes the pace for the field. an entrant in a race who performs well only when ahead of the field.

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   Define front runner. front runner synonyms, front runner pronunciation, front runner translation, English dictionary definition of front runner. n. 1. a person who leads in any competition. 2. an entrant in a race who performs well only when ahead of the field. front′-run′ning, adj. Random House...

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   the person or organization that will most probably win something: She's the front-runner for the best actress award. (Definition of front-runner from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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   The meaning of FRONT-RUNNER is a contestant who runs best when in the lead. How to use front-runner in a sentence.

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   noun. 1. a person who leads in any competition. 2. an entrant in a race who breaks to the front immediately and establishes the pace for the field. 3. an entrant in a race who performs well only when ahead of the field. Also: front-runner, frontrunner.