leadingpair
nounUK /ˈliːdɪŋ pɛə/
US /ˈliːdɪŋ pɛr/
The two people or things that are in first place together.
The leading pair crossed the finish line side by side.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The two main actors who play the most important roles in a show or movie.
The leading pair in the play practiced their lines every night.
3. The two best players on a team who work together.
Our leading pair scored most of the points in the game.
4. The first two cards or pieces that stand out in a game.
She moved her leading pair of pieces to the middle of the board.