lead the way
idiom
: to be the first person to go somewhere
You lead the way, and we'll follow.
—often used figurativelyTheir company led the way in developing this technology.
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By embracing sound policies, the U.S. has the opportunity to lead the way, fostering a prosperous future for early adopters and cautious newcomers alike.
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Tonya Evans, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The Detroit Lions lead the way with a 6-1 record, followed by the second-place Green Bay Packers at 6-2.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
Insurers have an opportunity to lead the way in this environment with innovations structured to support the resiliency of communities and households.
—Kelly Anonson, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Refinance demand continued to lead the way down, declining 8% for the week.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
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Tonya Evans, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The Detroit Lions lead the way with a 6-1 record, followed by the second-place Green Bay Packers at 6-2.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
Insurers have an opportunity to lead the way in this environment with innovations structured to support the resiliency of communities and households.
—Kelly Anonson, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Refinance demand continued to lead the way down, declining 8% for the week.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Lead the way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20the%20way. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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