lead with
phrasal verb
led with; leading with; leads with
1
: to begin with (something specified)
The newspaper story led with a long report on the funeral.
2
: to begin a series of punches in boxing with (a punch thrown by a specified hand)
The champion led with a left to the body, followed up quickly with a right to the jaw.
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Follow Fran Drescher’s lead with her latest copy-worthy beauty look.
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Eva Thomas, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
While Maryland went scoreless during that stretch, USC capitalized with its 10-0 run that turned a 52-48 deficit into a 58-52 lead with about 13 minutes left.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2026
But the art of traveling — which leads with curiosity — will forever stand apart from the tourists seeking likes.
—Essence, 14 Jan. 2026
Kendrick Lamar leads with the most nominations this year (nine nominations), including Record of the Year and Album of the Year.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
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Eva Thomas, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
While Maryland went scoreless during that stretch, USC capitalized with its 10-0 run that turned a 52-48 deficit into a 58-52 lead with about 13 minutes left.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2026
But the art of traveling — which leads with curiosity — will forever stand apart from the tourists seeking likes.
—Essence, 14 Jan. 2026
Kendrick Lamar leads with the most nominations this year (nine nominations), including Record of the Year and Album of the Year.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Lead with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20with. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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