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.

Examples of lead with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Anyone who wants to do the work of leadership — and do it well — must attend to, and learn to lead with, their own soul, heart and mind. Kim B. Clark, jonathan R. Clark, erin E. Clark, Harvard Business Review, 9 Oct. 2024 Taylor Swift leads with seven nods, including best artist, best video, best pop and biggest fans. Paul Grein, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2024 The Patriots are 3-0 in the Lambda League and tied for the league lead with Marina. Steve Fryer, Orange County Register, 17 Oct. 2024 Fall colors in the Milwaukee area, including Holy Hill As of Oct. 17, here's the outlook for the metropolitan Milwaukee area and beauty spots within driving distance: Madison leads with 70%. Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lead with 

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“Lead with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20with. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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