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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Mark Travers, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
The Rockies took a 4-3 lead with a two-run sixth inning, finally coming through with the clutch hits that have eluded them so often.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
In the program, students will develop the core competencies needed to lead with integrity and drive meaningful organizational change.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Our goal is simple — tell honest compelling stories and build a platform that will grow with me throughout my career and beyond, all the while, setting up a community with like-minded individuals who lead with authenticity.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2026
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Mark Travers, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
The Rockies took a 4-3 lead with a two-run sixth inning, finally coming through with the clutch hits that have eluded them so often.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
In the program, students will develop the core competencies needed to lead with integrity and drive meaningful organizational change.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Our goal is simple — tell honest compelling stories and build a platform that will grow with me throughout my career and beyond, all the while, setting up a community with like-minded individuals who lead with authenticity.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Lead with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20with. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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