front runner
noun/ˌfrʌnt ˈrʌnə(r)/
/ˌfrʌnt ˈrʌnər/
- a person, an animal or an organization that seems most likely to win a race or competition
- He is one of the front runners in the presidential election.
- Woods emerged last night as the early front runner to succeed Ellis as party leader.
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