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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The Ryan offense was able to cut the lead with 30 and 11 yard TD receptions from Connelly Cunningham, but faced an uphill battle after Aledo’s stellar first half.
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Dec. 2025
Of course, what that means is that Green Bay could steal back the division lead with a win over the Bears.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
For all the urgency surrounding climate targets and ESG commitments, Emerald doesn’t lead with pressure.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
The Gophers took a 65-55 lead with Bobby Durkin’s 3-pointer with four minutes left, but the Hoosiers went on a 7-0 run to put pressure on Minnesota.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 4 Dec. 2025
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Dec. 2025
Of course, what that means is that Green Bay could steal back the division lead with a win over the Bears.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
For all the urgency surrounding climate targets and ESG commitments, Emerald doesn’t lead with pressure.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
The Gophers took a 65-55 lead with Bobby Durkin’s 3-pointer with four minutes left, but the Hoosiers went on a 7-0 run to put pressure on Minnesota.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Lead with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20with. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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