lead the way
phrase
: 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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Poland, the Nordic countries, the Baltic countries lead the way, and Germany is on track for the 5%, reaching it in 2029.
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Isabella Murray,
ABC News,
6 July 2026
In sports, three channels – PacificLeagueTV (Pacific League baseball), Pivot and SPOTVNOW – lead the way in both free and paid-for streaming, with DAZN Japan and horse racing channel JRA also strong in the free space.
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
Throughout the park, eye-level signage lets kids lead the way.
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Jacqueline Dole,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
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Isabella Murray,
ABC News,
6 July 2026
In sports, three channels – PacificLeagueTV (Pacific League baseball), Pivot and SPOTVNOW – lead the way in both free and paid-for streaming, with DAZN Japan and horse racing channel JRA also strong in the free space.
—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
Throughout the park, eye-level signage lets kids lead the way.
—
Jacqueline Dole,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
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 7 Jul. 2026.
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