“Unemployment appears to be the leading issue for voters leading up to the election.”

“The company holds a leading market position due to its superior, and more innovative, products.”

“Looking for some restraint on Charles, Michael made a shrewd appeal to King Louis IX of France, the leading ruler of the West and the elder brother of Charles.”

“She emerged as the world's leading tennis player towards the end of last year.”

“The stock market can be a leading economic indicator.”