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Vanguard

usgb/ˈvænɡɑːrd/Volume
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Used to describe leaders of a movement, not a physical location. SlideThe author is in the vanguard of modern poetry.
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Being in the vanguard can imply exposure to criticism or risks. SlideHe is in the vanguard of controversial environmental reforms.
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Doesn't imply good or bad, simply a leading or prominent position. SlideThe tech company remains in the vanguard of the industry.