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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The teams traded scores until a long 68-yard touchdown pass from Rodgers to tight end Pat Freiermuth and the ensuing extra point gave the Steelers a one-point lead with just over two minutes remaining.
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Ben Morse, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Geekie, Mittelstadt, and Elias Lindholm lead the team with two goals each, while Zacha and David Pastrňák share the club lead with five points apiece.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Edge rusher Brian Burns is tied for the NFL lead with seven sacks.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Known for his trademark cowboy hat and folksy charisma, Phillips led with authenticity, loyalty, and a deep belief in his players.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
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Ben Morse, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Geekie, Mittelstadt, and Elias Lindholm lead the team with two goals each, while Zacha and David Pastrňák share the club lead with five points apiece.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Edge rusher Brian Burns is tied for the NFL lead with seven sacks.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Known for his trademark cowboy hat and folksy charisma, Phillips led with authenticity, loyalty, and a deep belief in his players.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lead with
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“Lead with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20with. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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