lead the way
idiom
: to be the first person to go somewhere
You lead the way, and we'll follow.
—often used figurativelyTheir company led the way in developing this technology.
Examples of lead the way in a Sentence
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Herringbone wood floors and Venetian plaster ceilings lead the way into the open-concept living room and kitchen.
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Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
But the New York Rangers lead the way with 100 points and 10 games left.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024
Happy Birthday: Let your energy and enthusiasm lead the way.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024
Peonies, avens, and geraniums in riotous colors lead the way.
—Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
Black researchers and medical professionals lead the way in using Black birth stories as a tool toward autonomy—and challenging exclusively negative portrayals.
—Essence, 28 Feb. 2024
This knowledge can empower you to make informed decisions and lead the way in the evolving landscape of talent acquisition.
—Shiran Danoch, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
But none have put this into practice, instead letting the market lead the way.
—Simon Montlake, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Jan. 2024
Overall, Disney and Searchlight lead the way with 22 total nominations, according to statistics provided by BAFTA.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Jan. 2024
Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
But the New York Rangers lead the way with 100 points and 10 games left.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024
Happy Birthday: Let your energy and enthusiasm lead the way.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024
Peonies, avens, and geraniums in riotous colors lead the way.
—Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
Black researchers and medical professionals lead the way in using Black birth stories as a tool toward autonomy—and challenging exclusively negative portrayals.
—Essence, 28 Feb. 2024
This knowledge can empower you to make informed decisions and lead the way in the evolving landscape of talent acquisition.
—Shiran Danoch, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
But none have put this into practice, instead letting the market lead the way.
—Simon Montlake, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Jan. 2024
Overall, Disney and Searchlight lead the way with 22 total nominations, according to statistics provided by BAFTA.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Jan. 2024
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“Lead the way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20the%20way. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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