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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a lead of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts such as reporting, sports, or competition to indicate a margin or advantage over others.
Example: "The team maintained a lead of five points throughout the game."
Alternatives: "an advantage of" or "a margin of".
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A lead of 177 runs.
They've got a lead of just over four minutes.
The latest YouGov poll gives Labour a lead of 11%.
Midway, they held a lead of about six minutes.
Australia close on 140-4, a lead of just 311.
(Republicans have a lead of 4,700 in registered voters).
And that's it - the declaration with a lead of 120.
The Trojans built a lead of 27-7.
Warwickshire, on 283 for six, have a lead of 81.
They have a lead of about 100m on the bunch.
Leicestershire resume on 222 for seven, a lead of 39.
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