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Adjective: in the lead
  1. Having the leading position or higher score in a contest
    "he is in the lead by a pawn";
    - ahead, leading
Adverb: in the lead
  1. Leading in a competition
    "our candidate is in the lead in the polls";
    - ahead, out front [informal]

See also: up