lead with
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led with; leading with; leads 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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