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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DeRozan and LaVine scored 10 points apiece to lead the way for Sacramento.
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Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 14 Dec. 2025
The Eagles’ defense was relentless throughout the game, including four sacks on Pickett with Brandon Graham, who came out of retirement to help the Eagles’ pass rush, collecting two to lead the way.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Dec. 2025
The three host nations (USA, Mexico, Canada) lead the way with ticket applications, followed by Colombia, England, Ecuador, Brazil, Argentina, Scotland, Germany, Australia, France and Panama.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
As boomers lead the way in funding and organizing these trips, families are discovering new ways to connect, celebrate and create memories that last far beyond the vacation itself.
—Taylor Haught, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Dec. 2025
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Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 14 Dec. 2025
The Eagles’ defense was relentless throughout the game, including four sacks on Pickett with Brandon Graham, who came out of retirement to help the Eagles’ pass rush, collecting two to lead the way.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Dec. 2025
The three host nations (USA, Mexico, Canada) lead the way with ticket applications, followed by Colombia, England, Ecuador, Brazil, Argentina, Scotland, Germany, Australia, France and Panama.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
As boomers lead the way in funding and organizing these trips, families are discovering new ways to connect, celebrate and create memories that last far beyond the vacation itself.
—Taylor Haught, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Dec. 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 27 Dec. 2025.
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