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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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 His projects on multifamily housing have contributed to alleviating New York’s housing shortage, helping lead the way to a future of affordable housing for New Yorkers. —

William Mullane, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lead the way

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