lead with
Definition of lead 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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: to guide on a way especially by going in advance
: to direct on a course or in a direction
: to serve as a channel for
: leadership
: example, precedent
: position at the front : vanguard
: a plummet for sounding at sea
: a usually flat lead roof
: lead framing for panes in windows
: to cover, line, or weight with lead (see 4lead)
: to fix (window glass) in position with leads
: to put space between the lines of (typeset matter)
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