lead with

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

Atlante took a 1-0 lead with a goal from Aaron Quiros in the 32nd minute. — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2026

The race was called shortly after polls closed as Lamont led with nearly 67% of the votes and Elliott trailed, securing only 33%. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026

Jeremy Peña gave Houston the lead with an RBI single, then Isaac Paredes drove in two more with a double. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

Instead, developing mental agility allows executives to navigate uncertainty, quiet the noise of external expectations and lead with authentic, resilient purpose. — Simone Lundquist, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026