lead the world

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: to be the most successful in the world

Their company leads the world in developing new technology to assist people with disabilities.

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That year, Chinese officials laid out a bold plan to lead the world in A.I. by 2030, pledging billions to companies and researchers focused on the technology. —

David Pierson, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2025 If California wants to lead the world on fighting climate change — more important now than ever with President Trump in the White House — state and local leaders need to do more, not less. —

Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025 And that our country gets back on track again — to achieve great things and lead the world. —

Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024 Cities, with their density, innovation hubs, and economic influence, have the unique potential to lead the world into a sustainable future. —

Marianne Lehnis, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lead the world

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