lead on
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Until this week, states like Michigan had largely taken the lead on tracking cases.
From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026
It didn’t work, however, with Belgium expanding its lead on a major gaffe from U.S. keeper Matt Freese in the 57th minute.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Many of today's papers lead on Andy Burnham's first big speech since Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced resignation.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
In the following weeks, Pakistan, backed by Egypt, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, took the lead on negotiations weeks into the war.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
‘You had better lead on and find that path,’ Frodo said to him.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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