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as in pioneer
one that takes the lead or sets an example
an architectural firm that is widely regarded as a leader in innovative residential design
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as in boss
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do
the team leader is good at making sure that everyone keeps busy at their assigned tasks
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as in conduit
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas)
the leader funnels water off of the roof and down into the cistern
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Recent Examples of leader
Its leader fled by boat and then plane, apparently to Abu Dhabi, according to Saudi officials.
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Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The coordinating board said Brandon Simmons, former Chairman of the Texas Southern University Board of Regents and leader of the office, has already begun meeting with university leaders and chancellors.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
Healthcare is a big sticking point, union leaders say.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Maduro’s vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, is Venezuela’s interim leader.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
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His father, Carl Reiner, was a legendary pioneer in television who created the iconic 1960s comedy, The Dick Van Dyke Show.—
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Chua is often credited as one of the pioneers of modern mixology in Singapore.—
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Outbidding the Philadelphia Phillies and former Boston boss Dave Dombrowski for him is about as likely as David Ortiz coming out of retirement to provide the pop this Red Sox lineup needs.—
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Among the squad of JPMorgan Chase investment bankers flying 2,500 miles west to California to pitch SpaceX was the lender’s boss, billionaire CEO Jamie Dimon, people with knowledge of the trip told CNBC.—
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Angelic children are conduits between life and death.—
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That may not be considered overly important, but the media remain the best conduit between the England team and its supporters, even in the social media age.—
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But the code red alert reveals a real concern within OpenAI that the $500 billion company could lose its position as the standard-bearer and pacesetter for generative AI technology.—
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Colorado is the pacesetter in the NHL this season, improving to 22-2-7 with a 6-2 thrashing Thursday night of the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.—
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According to the foreman, the jury was leaning toward assigning 55% blame to the Angels and assigning Skaggs with the least amount, at 15%.—
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Juan Antonio Nevarez-Porras, 40, a foreman for Renegade Construction since 2016, was traveling with his 16-year-old son, Jonathan, to Nashville, Tennessee, to visit family and attend the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry, his family said.—
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One of these conditions involves any severe corrosion, dents, or cracks in the pipes.—
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On Friday, Carpenter walked into Jackson’s building and entered his apartment, apparently high on meth and carrying a meth pipe, sources said.—
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Back on the bridge, captain Nærbø steers the Polaris through the same fjords Norwegian ships have navigated for generations.—
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Hegseth announced last week that the Pentagon would formally censure Kelly, who retired from the military as a captain, starting the process to reduce his rank and retirement pay.—
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Exact numbers for your cable channel can vary depending on the TV provider.—
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Watch the 49ers-Jags game is streamable with DirecTV, which carries FOX, along with more than 90 other channels — such as ESPN, ABC, Fox, NBC, NFL Network, AMC, Bravo, CNBC, Disney Channel and others.—
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“Leader.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leader. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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