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führende
"Führende" means "leading" or "prominent" in English.
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Das Unternehmen ist eine führende Firma in der Technologiebranche.
The company is a leading firm in the technology industry.
Describes a prominent status within a field.
Sie hat eine führende Position in der Geschäftsleitung übernommen.
She has taken up a leading position in the management board.
Indicates holding a significant role or responsibility.
Die Wissenschaftler betrachten diese Entdeckung als führende Entwicklung im Bereich der Medizin.
The scientists regard this discovery as a leading advancement in the field of medicine.
Refers to an innovation or progress of significant importance.
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