outrunner
/ˈaʊtˌrʌnər/
noun
- A person or thing that runs faster or farther than others, especially in a race or competition.
- In the sled dog team, the lead dog is often the best outrunner, setting the pace for the others.
- The young athlete was the clear outrunner in the marathon, finishing ten minutes ahead of the pack.
- The company's new electric car is an outrunner in the race for sustainable transportation.
- A person who goes ahead of a group to scout or prepare the way; a forerunner or pioneer.
- The tech startup acted as an outrunner in the field of artificial intelligence, paving the way for larger companies.
- As an outrunner for the expedition, she mapped the route and found water sources.
- The explorer sent an outrunner to check the path through the dense jungle.
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