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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As for Hollywood Burbank itself, Feger highlighted two specific issues, leading with taxiways.
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Sophie Fish led with 14 points as Milton (8-7) took down Bay State Conference rival Needham 46-41.
—Kristina Banahan, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
In a consumer environment growing increasingly skeptical, leading with purpose and transparency builds trust and authority that will compound over time.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Nike needs to drive differentiation through Sport and needs to lead with more innovation.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Sophie Fish led with 14 points as Milton (8-7) took down Bay State Conference rival Needham 46-41.
—Kristina Banahan, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
In a consumer environment growing increasingly skeptical, leading with purpose and transparency builds trust and authority that will compound over time.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Nike needs to drive differentiation through Sport and needs to lead with more innovation.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Lead with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20with. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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