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lead into

VERB
introduce
Synonyms
STRONGEST
announce offer open propose recommend submit suggest
STRONG
acquaint advance air broach familiarize harbinger herald moot originate precede preface usher ventilate
WEAK
bring out bring up come out with do the honors fix up get things rolling get-together give introduction kick off knock down lead off open up pave the way put forward set forth spring with start ball rolling
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conceal deny dissuade hide refuse withhold
STRONG
close close up end finish
WEAK
erase extract subtract take away

Example Sentences

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Wu Yize held off a Shaun Murphy fightback to ensure he will take a slender 13-12 lead into the concluding session of their World Championship final at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Friday’s game was supposed to have little drama after the Eagles took a 10-5 lead into the seventh.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Castres took a one-point lead into the break but the hosts went in front for the first time two minutes into the second half when Furbank created space for Kemeny to dive over.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Despite carrying a five-point lead into the free skate, Malinin placed 15th for his routine after two falls and multiple errors, and eighth overall.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

I love the way those columns lead into that courtyard.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan

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