lead the way

phrase

: 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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King Miller returns to the backfield as well, and should lead the way for the squad. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026 For intentional travelers who seek connection with nature, with others, and with their inner selves, Miraval Arizona continues to lead the way. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 On Wall Street, Nvidia and other winners of the boom in artificial-intelligence technology helped lead the way. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 From unexpected combinations to pops of saturated accessories, this season is all about self-expression and letting color lead the way. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lead the way

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“Lead the way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20the%20way. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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