leads off

verb

Definition of leads offnext
present tense third-person singular of lead off
as in begins
to take the first step in (a process or course of action) plans to lead off the news conference with a prepared statement

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  1. begins
  2. starts
  3. opens
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  • The next political cycle begins with no clear frontrunners, which is a bit unusual.
    Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The six-day China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition begins Tuesday in the southern Greater Bay city of Zhuhai.
    Reuters, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of begins
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  • This skill starts with your own life.
    Cara Heilmann, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • How to hike the Broadside Trail in Flagstaff The Broadside Trail starts high in the hills around Schultz Tank.
    Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of starts
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  • Inside, the grand foyer opens to a spectacular two-story great room, showcasing expert craftsmanship with a soaring cathedral ceiling and intricate beam work, a stone fireplace, and large windows that fill the space with natural light.
    Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Night Cat Pop-up Camping Tent The Night Cat upgraded pop-up tent opens in three seconds and packs away much smaller than traditional models, thanks to a simple fold mechanism.
    Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
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