Example sentences of "[vb past] [pron] lead at the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | GLEBE consolidated their lead at the top of the Merseyside League by overcoming Kirkdale 5-3 in a thrilling encounter . |
| 2 | Racing Editor Henry Rix consolidated his lead at the top of the national tipsters ' table with 7-1 nap Cheeky Pot , and the same horse rewarded Top Shot followers with a 14 point profit . |
| 3 | BARRY WILSON turned in a star performance as Stantondale increased their lead at the top of the second division last week - and afterwards his managers furnished him with the same compliment : ‘ He 's class . ’ |
| 4 | Champions AC Milan were held to a 1-1 draw by lowly Udinese , but still stretched their lead at the top to four points following defeats for Inter and Juventus . |
| 5 | Champions AC Milan were held to a 1-1 draw by lowly Udinese , but still stretched their lead at the top to four points following defeats for Inter and Juventus , who were without the injured England international David Platt . |
| 6 | They stretched their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points , beating an Aston Villa side who were gradually becoming the force everyone else feared . |
| 7 | Second Division leaders Stockton stretched their lead at the top to points after they beat Hebburn 4–1 . |
| 8 | BRECHIN stretched their lead at the top of the Second Division with 1-0 win over their nearest rivals , Clyde , thanks to an amazing blunder by the home goalkeeper , Scott Howie , in the 67th minute . |