lead with
phrasal verb
led with; leading with; leads with
1
: to begin with (something specified)
The newspaper story led with a long report on the funeral.
2
: 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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The future of business is being shaped by agentic AI through empowering organizations to lead with clarity, agility and purpose.
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Sateesh Seetharamiah, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Her approach safeguards focus and encourages others to lead with intention, not reactivity.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 18 July 2025
Today’s top makeup artists are leading with intention, and the industry is slowly catching up.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 16 July 2025
Among networks and streamers, HBO Max led with 142 total nominations, a new record for the platform, followed by Netflix with 120 and Apple TV+ with 81.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
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Sateesh Seetharamiah, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Her approach safeguards focus and encourages others to lead with intention, not reactivity.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 18 July 2025
Today’s top makeup artists are leading with intention, and the industry is slowly catching up.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 16 July 2025
Among networks and streamers, HBO Max led with 142 total nominations, a new record for the platform, followed by Netflix with 120 and Apple TV+ with 81.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
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“Lead with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20with. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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