leads off

verb

Definition of leads offnext
present tense third-person singular of lead off
as in begins
to take the first step in (a process or course of action) plans to lead off the news conference with a prepared statement

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  1. begins
  2. starts
  3. opens
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  • When the game begins, a team begins their turn by rolling a pair of giant foam dice and advancing a massive game piece up the enormous, piazza-sized board.
    John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As the agentic era of AI begins, Hassabis says there are both new and old problems to solve.
    David Pierce, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of begins
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  • And the speed and defense is very likely to fade by the time that the big money starts to become due.
    Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Mark Belling's podcast show starts May 1 The new podcast version of Belling's show, recorded under the WISN-AM and iHeart umbrella, will begin May 1.
    Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of starts
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  • In each area like Vatican City, one mission begets another, and then another, as unlocking the map and gaining money to purchases tourist pamphlets opens even more to do, with dozens of relics, books, and junk to collect as side quests.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
  • With its original cast iron Corinthian columns and enhanced denim presentations, a new Madewell flagship opens Wednesday in the heart of Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood.
    David Moin, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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