leading (EN)

adjective

adjective “leading”

1. being the most successful or among the best in a particular area
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   She is the leading researcher in her field, with numerous groundbreaking publications.
2. being in front of others in a competition or race
   He quickly caught up to the leading runner, determined to win the race.
3. (of a question) giving guidance or direction
   His leading comments during the debate swayed the audience's opinion before they heard all the facts.
4. happening before other things, often indicating what will happen in the future
   The leading symptoms of the illness appeared days before the more severe effects.