Sentence examples for but consistent lead in from inspiring English sources
He has built a slight but consistent lead in several polls, and Mrs. McGrath said that while she thought Mr. Ross was "absolutely great," she was leaning toward Mr. Connolly because he had dedicated himself to education for so long.
It has a small but consistent lead in the opinion polls - drawing support from people who believe they have suffered enough after five years of unprecedented economic contraction.
Opinion polling indicated a close race for much of the campaign, though Warren opened up a small but consistent lead in the final few weeks.
Gillum held a small but consistent lead in the available public polling throughout the general election campaign, but Republicans were confident their voter turnout operation ― built by former Gov. Jeb Bush and refined over the past decade ― would deliver them the necessary votes. .
The smattering of new statewide polls released over the last few days yields no new significant trends, although a new poll on the West Virginia Senate race shows the Democrat, Joe Manchin, maintaining narrow but consistent lead over Republican candidate John Raese in September.
The domestic political situation remains in flux, but with the Conservatives enjoying a consistent lead in the polls.
Three other races remain highly competitive but are showing the Democratic candidate with a more consistent lead in the polls.
Pat Roberts, the embattled three-term Republican incumbent, has certainly gained ground on Greg Orman, a businessman running as an independent, but he hasn't been able to establish a consistent lead in the polls.
Both Labour and the Conservatives were hoping to have opened up a consistent lead in the polls by now, but neither party is experiencing anything that resembles a trend.
The Obama campaign has cited its consistent lead in delegates and the popular vote in making its case to superdelegates.
Trump has forged a consistent lead in polling for the Republican candidacy, with former Hewlett-Packard chief executive Fiorina considerably further behind, polling in single figures.
