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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Senior Regan Shea is back to lead the way, along with sophomore Genevieve Lagess and freshman Gianna Witek.
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Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Also, Maguire Anderson is due back to lead the way on kick coverage and also as a return man following his 97-yard TD in the bowl game.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
But Derrick Henry and his offensive line lead the way again here, with or without Lamar Jackson.
—Vic Tafur, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2025
Despite having three of the league’s most prolific scorers held scoreless, the Comets relied on their defense to lead the way in a gritty performance.
—Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025
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Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Also, Maguire Anderson is due back to lead the way on kick coverage and also as a return man following his 97-yard TD in the bowl game.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
But Derrick Henry and his offensive line lead the way again here, with or without Lamar Jackson.
—Vic Tafur, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2025
Despite having three of the league’s most prolific scorers held scoreless, the Comets relied on their defense to lead the way in a gritty performance.
—Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Lead the way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20the%20way. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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