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as in steered
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
an enthusiastic docent led our group through the art museum
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2
as in commanded
to serve as leader of
a senior programmer is leading the team that is developing the new accounting software
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as in accompanied
to be at the front of
the local high school's marching band led the parade
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as in guided
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
the salesclerk led us through the maze of options now available to television buyers
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Recent Examples of led
The defense attorney told the judge that his client has no previous criminal history and has led a life of community service.
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
That led to Gelsinger’s ouster, Tan’s appointment, and within half a year, a dramatic government intervention led by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The search for Decker spanned three counties, led authorities to Canada and Mexico and involved several local and federal agencies, only for his remains to be found less than a mile from where the girls’ bodies were discovered.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Sølberg’s fascination with Hanawon, South Korea’s integration center for North Korean refugees, led him to make a radio documentary about the facility.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
That led to Gelsinger’s ouster, Tan’s appointment, and within half a year, a dramatic government intervention led by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The search for Decker spanned three counties, led authorities to Canada and Mexico and involved several local and federal agencies, only for his remains to be found less than a mile from where the girls’ bodies were discovered.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Sølberg’s fascination with Hanawon, South Korea’s integration center for North Korean refugees, led him to make a radio documentary about the facility.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
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But this White House is, in some ways, rebuilding the 20th-century model, in which powerful and faceless aides steered executives by controlling paperflow.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Hers is a banger about fractured trust and power struggles with a man who once steered her career.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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In Los Angeles, Magic and Cookie Johnson, Don Cheadle, and Tina Knowles gathered for HollyRod Foundation’s annual DesignCare Gala, as Kerry Washington and Kamala Harris each commanded attention on opposite coasts.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2025
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Officers found the man based on a description provided by the 911 caller and commanded him to lie on the ground, Bower said.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Even growing up in 1970s and '80s Chicago, Goldberg-Polin decisions were always accompanied by fundamental questions.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Permits are invalid unless they are accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection from an accredited veterinarian indicating that the animal is free of disease.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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In their second drive against the Broncos, the Eagles went no-huddle on a season-high seven straight plays.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Olson went four innings, scattering five hits and allowed just one run.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Reuters — Hundreds of trekkers stranded by a blizzard near the eastern face of Mount Everest in Tibet have been guided to safety by rescuers, Chinese state media reported on Sunday, as unusually heavy precipitation including rain pummeled the Himalayas.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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As natural disasters erupt, Virginia flees Detroit with her son Joshua, guided by visions that suggest her child is central to an ancient prophecy.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
4 Oct. 2025
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For comparison, a Christopher Newport University poll conducted September 8—14 had Spanberger up by 12 points, 52—40 percent, while Pulse Decision Science from September 3—5 showed a narrower five-point lead, 48—43 percent.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the private-sector job losses, the latest (and last-for-now) release from the BLS showed that the US labor market activity has grown increasingly stagnant.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Grealish, no longer prone, headed, just like Moyes, to the South Stand and appeared to blow a kiss to adoring fans.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Riding a pair of fourth-down stops on defense, including a goal-line stand, and the 72-yard touchdown drive capped by Madsen, Boise State headed into halftime trailing just 14-7.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Oct. 2025
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The 23-player squad – announced publicly on Wednesday by FIFA – is set to play a series of matches in a friendly tournament in Dubai this month, overseen by the world soccer governing body and preceded by a training camp.—
Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Arizona Department of Public Safety will be investigating the shooting, while the Phoenix Police Department will investigate the incident that preceded it.—
Michelle Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Led.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/led. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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