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lead off

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Recent Examples of leadoff
Verb
Flanked by Hamas militants, the four Israeli soldiers smiled and waved from a stage in Gaza City's Palestine Square before being led off to Red Cross. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025 Alex Verdugo will lead off the bottom of the fourth for the Yanks. Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024 With PulteGroup leading off this earnings report season, their negative comments could be a forewarning of more reality adjustments ahead. John S. Tobey, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 The Canucks’ woes lead off our look at the midseason concern-o-meter™. Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for leadoff
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leadoff
Adjective
  • Maryland trailed 22-15 after the first quarter then trimmed that deficit to just two entering halftime, erasing its slow start by closing the half on a 7-0 run and making its eventual comeback more manageable.
    Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2025
  • With consumer spending making up about two-thirds of all economic activity in the U.S., the sales numbers indicate a potential weakening in growth for the first quarter.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The Girl Scout Cookie season began on Jan. 7 and typically runs through April, which means Thin Mints and other classics are still available for purchase.
    Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
  • To define your legacy, begin by reflecting on your core values and what truly matters to you.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Current case numbers include those that occurred between the initial 2018 incident and now, as the outbreak is ongoing. Need a break?
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2025
  • Despite the initial fight over the bill, Kemp’s power and influence appear to have won out and advanced the bill.
    Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • There are plenty of reasons for optimism with the Patriots including new coach Mike Vrabel and the roster rebuild that could soon commence as a result of the Pats having more cap space than any other team.
    Chad Graff, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
  • The deal commences with Lionsgate’s 2026 theatrical releases and also includes the studio’s 2025 slate and a commitment for licensing library movies and TV.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Tyra Banks was also recognized with the inaugural Luminary Spotlight Award, celebrating her enduring legacy in fashion, film, and television.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
  • After Trump won the election, Bezos’ Amazon joined with numerous other tech giants in donating hefty sums to the then-president-elect’s inaugural fund.
    Kevin Breuninger,Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Ditch your eyesore of a carpet and make your whole space feel new with one of Wayfair’s deals on Joanna Gaines x Loloi rugs, with prices starting at just $22.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
  • The landmark free concert, set to take place on May 3, will be broadcast live on Multishow and TV Globo, starting at 9 p.m. BRT.
    Michaela Zee, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The maiden voyage of Neoliner Origin, as the ship has been christened, spotlights a new era in environmentally friendly shipping as growing regulatory pressure by governments pushes the maritime sector to cut its climate emissions.
    Nick Nuttall, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Its maiden voyage in January 2027 will surely make a sizable splash in the yachting world.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The film also won best actor for Brody at the BAFTAs, as well as best cinematography and best original score.
    Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
  • An epic poem from Homer, the original literary classic explored themes of heroism, loyalty, cunning and the struggle against divine will, featuring stories like Odysseus’ encounters with the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens and the witch-goddess Circe, culminating in a reunion with his wife Penelope.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025

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“Leadoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leadoff. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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