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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Golden State built its early lead with the help of 3-pointers, hitting their first five in a row.
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Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
This bold conversation challenges traditional leadership norms and equips you to lead with vision, authenticity, and impact—no matter your title.
—Essence, 7 July 2025
The Astros padded their lead with back-to-back homers from Christian Walker and Yainer Díaz to start the seventh off reliever Tanner Scott.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
That means there is still a chance Nick Pivetta, who ranks 14th in the NL with a 3.25 ERA, fifth with a 1.04 WHIP and is tied for the league lead with nine wins, will be an All-Star.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
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Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
This bold conversation challenges traditional leadership norms and equips you to lead with vision, authenticity, and impact—no matter your title.
—Essence, 7 July 2025
The Astros padded their lead with back-to-back homers from Christian Walker and Yainer Díaz to start the seventh off reliever Tanner Scott.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
That means there is still a chance Nick Pivetta, who ranks 14th in the NL with a 3.25 ERA, fifth with a 1.04 WHIP and is tied for the league lead with nine wins, will be an All-Star.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
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“Lead with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20with. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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