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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Geographically, states such as Massachusetts, Minnesota and New York lead the way, with 31%, 30% and 29% of new jobs offering hybrid arrangements.
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Illinois and North Carolina currently lead the way with seven No. 1 picks each since the draft began in 1947.
—Olympia Sonnier, NBC news, 25 June 2025
And, of course, there’s the need for culture change, and Tua must lead the way in that area, too.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
Programs and initiatives such as Baltimore County’s Dementia Friendly initiative are a promising example of how local governments can lead the way.
—Taylor Penn-Vessels, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2025
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Illinois and North Carolina currently lead the way with seven No. 1 picks each since the draft began in 1947.
—Olympia Sonnier, NBC news, 25 June 2025
And, of course, there’s the need for culture change, and Tua must lead the way in that area, too.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
Programs and initiatives such as Baltimore County’s Dementia Friendly initiative are a promising example of how local governments can lead the way.
—Taylor Penn-Vessels, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 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 Jul. 2025.
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