lead the way
idiom
: to be the first person to go somewhere
You lead the way, and we'll follow.
—often used figurativelyTheir company led the way in developing this technology.
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Brands like Four Sigmatic lead the way with blends that promise both comfort and functional benefits, such as stress relief or immune support.
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
Let this spellbinding 78-card tarot deck featuring colorful illustrations of Elphaba, Glinda, Fiyero, Nessarose, and more lead the way.
—Ew Staff November 25, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Nov. 2025
And France should lead the way on statehood recognition.
—NPR, 22 Nov. 2025
Let your heart lead the way as the sun, Jupiter, and Saturn form a grand water trine.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 17 Nov. 2025
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
Let this spellbinding 78-card tarot deck featuring colorful illustrations of Elphaba, Glinda, Fiyero, Nessarose, and more lead the way.
—Ew Staff November 25, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Nov. 2025
And France should lead the way on statehood recognition.
—NPR, 22 Nov. 2025
Let your heart lead the way as the sun, Jupiter, and Saturn form a grand water trine.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 17 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lead the way
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“Lead the way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20the%20way. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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