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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Having made the move north from Osasuna, Areso has settled in quickly at Los Leones, winning four duels, and getting forward on the front foot to lead the way down the right flank.
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Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Senior linemen Gabriel Hill (Indiana), Jovani Dones and Will Wagner lead the way along with senior defensive backs Quincy Blaise (Illinois State) and Griffin Jurjovec and senior linebacker Drew Murphy.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
This transit is testing your comfort zone, asking you to let your curiosity lead the way.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
The Philadelphia Phillies have been surging since the trade deadline and some new faces are helping to lead the way.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
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Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Senior linemen Gabriel Hill (Indiana), Jovani Dones and Will Wagner lead the way along with senior defensive backs Quincy Blaise (Illinois State) and Griffin Jurjovec and senior linebacker Drew Murphy.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
This transit is testing your comfort zone, asking you to let your curiosity lead the way.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
The Philadelphia Phillies have been surging since the trade deadline and some new faces are helping to lead the way.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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