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lead on

verb as in bait

verb as in entice

verb as in vamp

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In the letter, she acknowledged that Sir Mark, the UK's most senior police officer who also leads on Britain's counter-terrorism efforts, had "much other business to deal with".

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Chicago seized a 13-0 lead on Moody field goals of 47 and 48 yards and a one-yard touchdown run by Williams.

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The Trojans drove 75 yards in 11 plays in barely six minutes, scoring to take the lead on a two-yard flick to a wide-open Ja’Kobi Lane.

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"Those leading on the review continue with their responsibilities of focusing on the wellbeing of victims during this difficult time, as has been the case throughout the review cycle," a statement said.

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JLR is currently taking the lead on support for its own supply chain, rather than any state intervention.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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