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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun One considered to have the dominant position or highest authority, especially as a result of a competitive victory.
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- noun idiomatic the
boss , theleader (of the pack) - noun idiomatic in a
competition , the one expected to win
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- noun a person who is in charge
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