lead with

phrasal verb

led with; leading with; leads with

: to begin with (something specified)

The newspaper story led with a long report on the funeral.

: 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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His approach - combining medical expertise with relatable content, leading with transparency, and prioritizing trust over viral metrics - demonstrates how professionals can effectively communicate complex information in the digital age. —

Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 In the backfield, James Cook led with another 67 yards on 17 carries. —

Hannah Vanbiber, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025 The most effective way to pre-bunk against climate misinformation is to lead with accurate information, then warn briefly about the myth – but only state it once. —

Jill Hopke, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2025 That time around, Starr sang lead with Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison providing the bop-shoo-wops. —

Nancy Kruh, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for lead with