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

Instead, Dak Prescott tends to lead the way, but their running game isn’t exactly dormant. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

For now, Colorado will lead the way, making our system a little less corruptible with a yes vote on Amendment 86. — The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2026

On Wall Street, stocks benefiting from the boom around artificial-intelligence technology helped lead the way. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Talented multi-position players — senior running back/kick returner/defensive back Bryce Riley for West Aurora and junior wide receiver/defensive back/returner Semaj Collier for South Elgin – lead the way. — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

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