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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That balance of old and young spirits yields a palate that leads with sweet vanilla and cherry notes and ends with baking spice and ripe apple, a must try for Japanese-whisky fans.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
Jake Walman gave the Oilers their first lead with 6:24 left in the third period, before Sam Reinhart scored with 19.5 seconds left to send it to overtime.
—Stephen Whyno, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
The urgency is picking up for the Oilers for Thursday's Game 4, as the Panthers took a 2-1 lead with a dominant 6-1 win in Game 3 on Tuesday.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Haliburton’s deep shot gave Indiana a 101-98 lead with 6:40 left in Game 3.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 12 June 2025
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
Jake Walman gave the Oilers their first lead with 6:24 left in the third period, before Sam Reinhart scored with 19.5 seconds left to send it to overtime.
—Stephen Whyno, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
The urgency is picking up for the Oilers for Thursday's Game 4, as the Panthers took a 2-1 lead with a dominant 6-1 win in Game 3 on Tuesday.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Haliburton’s deep shot gave Indiana a 101-98 lead with 6:40 left in Game 3.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 12 June 2025
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“Lead with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20with. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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