How is the phrase prendre la tête translated from French to English

English translation
Pull ahead
verb

Passer en position de tête ou dépasser les autres

To move into a leading position or get in front of others

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  • Elle a réussi à prendre la tête devant les autres coureurs. — She managed to pull ahead of the other runners.

  • Peut-on prendre la tête de cette compétition maintenant ? — Can we pull ahead in this competition now?

  • Il essaie toujours de prendre la tête pendant la course. — He always tries to pull ahead during the race.

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