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Is ahead of (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

leads

(Other definitions for leads that I've seen before include "Goes ahead" , "Actors who play principal roles" , "stars" , "Clues" , "Guides; wires" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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