front runner
Any of the most likely winners in a contest, election, etc.
[T]he American League pennant did not shape up as much of a race. There were the Indians and the Yankees, front runners as usual.
runner
UK /ˈɹʌnɚ/ US /ˈɹʌnɚ/
noun 6name 1
Definitions
noun
1
Agent noun of run; one who runs.
The first runner to cross the finish line wins the race.
Near-synonym: racer
2
Agent noun of run; one who runs.
The mare is the stables' runner for the 5.15 race at Epsom.
The judge said she would not be a runner in the upcoming elections.
3
Agent noun of run; one who runs.
4
Agent noun of run; one who runs.
[…] at least half of which would be put into the pool for the winner, the rest kept for the runners of the system to cover costs and more than likely make a fair profit.
5
Agent noun of run; one who runs.
The gunrunners were arrested leaving the airport.
The modus operandi used by the idol and antique runners is to order consignments of fakes.
noun
1
Short for Bow Street Runner
name
1
A surname.
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