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.

Examples of lead with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Talarico also reiterated his campaign message of leading with a focus on loving fellow Americans. — ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

With all precincts votes tallied in preliminary results, Ingle led with 55% of the vote. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026

Trade, transportation and utilities led with 39,000 new jobs, while education and health services added 28,000, and leisure and hospitality contributed 19,000. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

Rosenthal led with about 57% statewide and about 58% in French’s home base of Tarrant County, where French served as GOP chair. — Star-Telegram Staff. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026