in a leading position vs in the leading position

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In a leading position' is used when referring to a general or unspecified leading position, while 'in the leading position' is used when referring to a specific, well-known leading position.

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in a leading position

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a general or unspecified leading position.

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By bringing together resources from across the EU, it will aim to put European research in a leading position, opening the way or creating new scientific and technological developments.
By promoting 'frontier research' from across the EU, the specific programme will aim to put European research in a leading position, opening the way to creating new and often unexpected scientific and technological results and new areas for research.
Europe is in a leading position in the world today, partly thanks to the Commission's framework programme.
Jobs will only ever be secure if we establish ourselves in a leading position in the technologies of tomorrow.
A number of index rankings concerning growth and competitiveness place the United States in a leading position, together with the Nordic countries.
In the fast growing market for energy-efficient products, Europe is in a leading position in many areas.
The challenge of exploiting these deeper deposits has resulted, however, in a leading position for European mining technology.

Alternatives:

in a top position
in a key position
in a prominent position
in a dominant position
in a superior position

in the leading position

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a specific, well-known leading position.

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In order to sustain the leading position of European exporters, we have to make sure that they compete in a fair global trade environment.
I do not want Britain to be in the position of leading a charge against the European Union.
one with the unit in leading position and one with the unit at the end.
A pragmatist with no understanding of theory, takes over the leading position.
Women still occupy only one-third of the leading positions in private companies and in other areas, including politics.
I would especially like to thank the rapporteur, Mrs Gröner, for this cooperation and the leading position she has adopted in preparation for successful decisions.
Subject: Gender balance among the leading positions of Europe
It worked determinedly to catch up - particularly with the USA - and is now recognised to hold the leading position in the field.
We can even establish a leading position here.
Sustaining its leading position entails a series of challenges.
And yet Galileo Italia holds a leading position.
Since enlargement the Union has moved into the leading position in the world on a number of counts.
The leading position of the ANC has been confirmed by the 2006 local elections (66.3% of the nationwide vote).
Since enlargement the Union has moved into the leading position in the world on a number of counts and we must take full advantage of this.
The leading position of European aviation can only be maintained in the future with a sustained investment in research, bringing to market innovative solutions, which are both efficient and cost-effective.
The Committee strongly supports the leading position that the EU has taken in the negotiations.
He had a leading position in one of Norway's largest companies.
Your place is in a responsible, leading position.
The European Union has acquired a leading position internationally in combating climate change.
Europe must adopt a proactive and leading position on global economic and social regulation.

Alternatives:

in the top position
in the key position
in the prominent position
in the dominant position
in the superior position

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