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  • 71leading edge — leading edge, adj. /lee ding/ 1. Aeron. the edge of an airfoil or propeller blade facing the direction of motion. 2. something that is or represents the most advanced or innovative aspect of a field, activity, profession, etc.; forefront;… …

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  • 72Leading (Chromatographie) — Leading bezeichnet die Asymmetrie eines Peaks in der Chromatographie, bei dem der Hinterteil steiler ist als der Vorderteil relativ zur Grundlinie. In der Papierchromatographie und Dünnschichtchromatographie erkennt man es an der… …

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  • 73leading object rule — leading ob·ject rule n: main purpose rule Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 …

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  • 74leading the witness — n.    asking a question during a trial or deposition which puts words in the mouth of the witness or suggests the answer, which is improper questioning of a witness called by that attorney, but is proper in cross examination or allowed if a… …

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  • 75leading light — noun count a very important or respected person in a group, organization, or area of activity: a leading light in the toy industry …

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  • 76leading light — leading lights N COUNT If you say that someone is a leading light in an organization, campaign, or community, you mean that they are one of the most important, active, enthusiastic, and successful people in it …

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  • 77leading question — leading questions N COUNT A leading question is expressed in such a way that it suggests what the answer should be …

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  • 78leading edge — If something is on the leading edge, it is using the most advanced technology available …

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  • 79leading man — (or leading lady) ► NOUN ▪ the actor playing the principal part in a play, film, or television show …

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  • 80leading strings — [lēd′iŋ] n. 1. strings or straps formerly used to guide and support a young child learning to walk 2. a condition of childlike dependence or restricting guidance: usually in phr. in leading strings (to) …

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