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.
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The Chargers went on a run to take a 12-6 lead with him in the game.
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Dan Rios, Daily News, 10 May 2026
Many of the media companies are likely to lead with sports and specials.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 May 2026
After Grace Hagan provided Walpole a 7-6 lead with 56 ticks remaining, Whoriskey tallied her second goal 30 seconds later to tie things at 7-7.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
The Indians took an early lead with 4 runs in the first inning.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2026
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Dan Rios, Daily News, 10 May 2026
Many of the media companies are likely to lead with sports and specials.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 May 2026
After Grace Hagan provided Walpole a 7-6 lead with 56 ticks remaining, Whoriskey tallied her second goal 30 seconds later to tie things at 7-7.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
The Indians took an early lead with 4 runs in the first inning.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2026
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“Lead with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20with. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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