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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June 21 – July 22 Cancer, your gentle strength leads with heart.
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Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Cancer June 21 – July 22 Cancer, your gentle strength leads with heart.
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Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
Stowers gave Miami an early lead with his homer to lead off the second.
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CBS News,
21 June 2026
But if your team is exhausted, leading with energy can backfire.
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Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Cancer June 21 – July 22 Cancer, your gentle strength leads with heart.
—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
Stowers gave Miami an early lead with his homer to lead off the second.
—
CBS News,
21 June 2026
But if your team is exhausted, leading with energy can backfire.
—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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 Jun. 2026.
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