lead the way

phrase

: to be the first person to go somewhere

You lead the way, and we'll follow.

—often used figuratively

Their company led the way in developing this technology.

Examples of lead the way in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When athletes lead the way, and financial institutions empower them, the lasting impact on the ground can truly be unlimited. — Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Less than a year after trading away Micah Parsons, the room is still in search of its top dog, but a lot of new capable faces lead the way in 2026. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

As anticipated, catchers lead the way in total challenges, but some hitters have been particularly aggressive with the system. — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Chip stocks like Micron Technology helped lead the way lower. — ABC News, 14 July 2026

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