lead the way

idiom

: to be the first person to go somewhere

You lead the way, and we'll follow.

—often used figuratively

Their company led the way in developing this technology.

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By Samantha Riedel January 3, 2025 LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 17: Police officers lead the way as protesters hold a march and rally denouncing the actions of Los Angeles riot police at a May Day immigrant rights rally at MacArthur Park on May 17, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. —

Samantha Riedel, Them, 3 Jan. 2025 So state legislatures might lead the way in forging their own AI legislation. —

Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024 Knowles lead the way as the musician trailed closely behind her. —

Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024 Prescott Reveals Concerning Details About New Injury Cowboys' Dak Prescott Exits the Game With Significant Hand Injury The Washington Commanders lead the way in the division with a 7-2 record. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lead the way

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