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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Against Orlando, Boston erased a 16-point first-quarter deficit and led with just over seven minutes remaining before fading late.
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
The Patriots were 8-2, headed for 14-2 and a comeback victory over Atlanta in Super Bowl LI in Houston, where Atlanta blew a 28-3 lead with Shanahan as offensive coordinator and New England won 34-28 in overtime.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
As a three-time UDA All American, 2025 Miss Raiderette and captain of both the Game Day and competition dance teams, Lily leads with enthusiasm, teamwork and compassion.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Morgan led with love, with clarity, and with the unwavering belief that belonging and academic excellence go hand in hand.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
The Patriots were 8-2, headed for 14-2 and a comeback victory over Atlanta in Super Bowl LI in Houston, where Atlanta blew a 28-3 lead with Shanahan as offensive coordinator and New England won 34-28 in overtime.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
As a three-time UDA All American, 2025 Miss Raiderette and captain of both the Game Day and competition dance teams, Lily leads with enthusiasm, teamwork and compassion.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Morgan led with love, with clarity, and with the unwavering belief that belonging and academic excellence go hand in hand.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Lead with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20with. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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