lead on
verb
led on; leading on; leads on
: to entice or induce to adopt or continue in a course or belief especially when unwise or mistaken
Synonyms
Examples of lead on in a Sentence
a con man whose dupes are usually led on by their own greed and eagerness to turn an easy buck
Recent Examples on the Web
Banks who lead on low-carbon investments could increase profits by up to 30% by 2050, according to the report.
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Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 16 May 2024
And perhaps most importantly, AWS continues to lead on operational performance, security, reliability, and the overall breadth and depth of our services.
—Kylie Robison, The Verge, 14 May 2024
Steven Gibbs, said Ohio authorities had contacted the sheriff’s office about a lead on a potential suspect in a series of cases in Ohio and eastern Indiana.
—Marisa Kwiatkowski, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
The Oakland Athletics came to Houston in an unfamiliar position Monday night with a three-game lead on the struggling fourth-place Astros.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
Under the French constitution, the President has special responsibilities for Europe, foreign affairs, and defense, but a Prime Minister with a parliamentary majority can lead on domestic policy.
—Ian Bremmer, TIME, 9 May 2024
After giving up the home run, Yamamoto was handed a 4-1 lead on Max Muncy’s grand slam in the bottom of the first.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
Snail Mail, is one of the leads on The Pink Opaque).
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 3 May 2024
Brummel, with her HR experience, leads on operations in partnership with the team’s executive leadership.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 3 May 2024
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 16 May 2024
And perhaps most importantly, AWS continues to lead on operational performance, security, reliability, and the overall breadth and depth of our services.
—Kylie Robison, The Verge, 14 May 2024
Steven Gibbs, said Ohio authorities had contacted the sheriff’s office about a lead on a potential suspect in a series of cases in Ohio and eastern Indiana.
—Marisa Kwiatkowski, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
The Oakland Athletics came to Houston in an unfamiliar position Monday night with a three-game lead on the struggling fourth-place Astros.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
Under the French constitution, the President has special responsibilities for Europe, foreign affairs, and defense, but a Prime Minister with a parliamentary majority can lead on domestic policy.
—Ian Bremmer, TIME, 9 May 2024
After giving up the home run, Yamamoto was handed a 4-1 lead on Max Muncy’s grand slam in the bottom of the first.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
Snail Mail, is one of the leads on The Pink Opaque).
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 3 May 2024
Brummel, with her HR experience, leads on operations in partnership with the team’s executive leadership.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 3 May 2024
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“Lead on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20on. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
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