lead the world

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: to be the most successful in the world
Their company leads the world in developing new technology to assist people with disabilities.

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California’s tech wizards were busy helping lead the world into the Information Age, notably the fledgling commercial promise of the Internet. Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2026 The last time the Florida spaceport did not lead the world in space launches was in 2015. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026 The Food and Drug Administration has opportunities today with new leadership to modernize, including the utilization of innovative trial designs and tools so the United States continues to lead the world in rare disease drug development. Kat Bryant Knudson, STAT, 31 July 2026 Administration officials held up the five-week tournament as an example of how the United States continues to lead the world and engage other nations. Dan Diamond, Washington Post, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lead the world

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“Lead the world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20the%20world. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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