lead with

phrasal verb

led with; leading with; leads with

: to begin with (something specified)

The newspaper story led with a long report on the funeral.

: 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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Much like Trump during his first term, Shakespeare’s Richard did not lead with morals, ethics or integrity. —

David Sterling Brown, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025 Selena Gomez is a double nominee, competing for supporting actress in Emilia Pérez (which leads with 10 nominations) and lead actress for her work in Only Murders in the Building. —

Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025 Maryland rallied and eventually took a 74-72 lead with 4:53 remaining. —

Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2025 Advertisement Fiske and Turner are tied for the team lead with eight sacks. —

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