High
High adjective - Extending to a great distance upward.
In the lead and high are semantically related. In some cases you can use "In the lead" instead an adjective "High".
Nearby Word: highly
In the lead
In the lead adjective - Having the leading position or higher score in a contest.
High and in the lead are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "High" instead an adjective phrase "In the lead".
Both terms in one sentence
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A high-tension tune replaces the lobby music in the lead-up to and during the Dark Falz and Magatsu emergency quests.
- For example, if a player is currently winning by a margin of a backgammon and the opponent wishes to resign instead of furthering the pain, the player in the lead can demand resignation terms as high as a backgammon (but no higher).
Source: Tabletop Game / Backgammon -
John Adams High is a clear reference to 1776, which features William Daniels in the lead role as John Adams.
Source: Series / Boy Meets World
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