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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North America and Latin America lead the way in MBA programs, with 58 making the list.
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Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 6 Sep. 2024
An unexpectedly strong August continues with the usual (Disney films lead the way) and the unusual (both are R-rated).
—Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2024
In your eyes, life is all about exploring emotional depths and letting your red-hot passions lead the way.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
By integrating environmentally conscious practices at every level of development and operation, the tech industry can lead the way in creating a more sustainable digital future.
—Yusuf Sar, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
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Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 6 Sep. 2024
An unexpectedly strong August continues with the usual (Disney films lead the way) and the unusual (both are R-rated).
—Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2024
In your eyes, life is all about exploring emotional depths and letting your red-hot passions lead the way.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
By integrating environmentally conscious practices at every level of development and operation, the tech industry can lead the way in creating a more sustainable digital future.
—Yusuf Sar, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
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“Lead the way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20the%20way. Accessed 22 Sep. 2024.
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