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the leading or most important part of a movement
an activist who is on the leading edge of the fight for equal marriage rights
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Recent Examples of leading edge
Jeff Brady, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025
These high priority recommendations are aimed at building a national conversation and consensus around new directions for the country as technology and innovation take center stage, and building new foundations for the U.S. capacity for innovation at the leading edge.
—Deborah Wince-Smith, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The world hasn’t blown up — yet. Can’t be controlled
One crucial difference, however, is that nuclear weapons could have been developed only by a few specialized scientists at the leading edge of their fields.
—Zeynep Tufekci, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
Japan and South Korea, at the leading edge of this problem, are now in a genuine demographic crisis — the kind that awaits the US and Europe if the projections are to be believed, the kind that is already spurring so much societal angst.
—Dylan Scott, Vox, 5 Feb. 2025
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Noun
That's put him on the leading edge of a new segment of the appliance industry focused on climate-conscious consumers.
—Jeff Brady, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025
These high priority recommendations are aimed at building a national conversation and consensus around new directions for the country as technology and innovation take center stage, and building new foundations for the U.S. capacity for innovation at the leading edge.
—Deborah Wince-Smith, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The world hasn’t blown up — yet. Can’t be controlled
One crucial difference, however, is that nuclear weapons could have been developed only by a few specialized scientists at the leading edge of their fields.
—Zeynep Tufekci, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
Japan and South Korea, at the leading edge of this problem, are now in a genuine demographic crisis — the kind that awaits the US and Europe if the projections are to be believed, the kind that is already spurring so much societal angst.
—Dylan Scott, Vox, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leading edge
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Tami Gaines, founder and CEO of Sage Enterprises LLC, has been at the forefront of changing this for about 25 years.—
Molly Peck,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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The open source debate has been part of model development since the beginning – and recent news shows that companies at the forefront of the AI model charge are often able to put pressure on each other.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The curved, low-profile silhouette creates a modern spin on the otherwise classic design, while the chair’s high-density foam filling offers superior support.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Most of the modern canal network originally dates to pre-Hispanic times, more than 1400 years ago.—
Ari Caramanica,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2025
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.—
Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder,
Anchorage Daily News,
15 Feb. 2023
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The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2023
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And even now, contemporary artists like Lady Gaga and Dua Lipa have embraced the disco beat.—
Alice George,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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But contemporary critics such as Arthur Kropp, the president in 1991 of the progressive advocacy group People for the American Way, did see the dustup as a portent way back then.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
18 Apr. 2025
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Pilipino Workers Center has been raising and distributing funds to Filipino Americans affected by the recent fires, said Soriano-Versoza.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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However, in recent years, sap runs have become far less predictable.—
Nina Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
28 Mar. 2025
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Explore Billboard See latest videos, charts and news News of Cadd’s condition was shared on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 8 (Australian time), with a statement from his family revealing his current health status.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
8 Apr. 2025
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The gray wolves share physical features with dire wolves but remain genetically and behaviorally distinct due to the limits of current technology and incomplete ancient DNA.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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First discovered: 4 hours ago, 12:37 p.m. April 18 Initial location: San Mateo County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Hill Ic A new wildfire was reported today at 12:37 p.m. in San Mateo County.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Season 5 to explore new relationship, show creator says While some may still be rooting for Emily to patch things up with Gabriel, the focus of this upcoming season will be Emily's relationship with Marcello, Star told Tudum.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The next era focuses on cracking the code for personalization, advanced marketing assets, and empathetic conversational AI. Computational Medicine.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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With fancy lights and advanced algorithms, the Derma-Reader analyzes skin across several categories, including wrinkles, dark circles and texture.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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