lead nation

The city has led the nation in job growth for each of the past 15 years.

The murder rate here led the nation in 1997 and 1998.

This time, the two teams have led the nation six weeks running.

"Just watch this small village lead the whole nation forward."

No longer can anyone from the North get elected to lead the nation.

In 1953, his senior year, he led the nation with 168 yards per game.

The team led the nation in defense, holding its opposition to 50.7 points a game.

Florida leads the nation in the number of such children.

In 1982, he led the nation with a 48.1-yard average.

From 1997 to 1999, he led the nation in victories.