lead-out
Example Sentences
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But Milan was still badly placed and had lost his lead-out men as the sprinters jostled for position going into the final 500 metres.
From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026
Colorado tacked on two runs off reliever Matt Sauer in the eighth on a lead-out single from pinch hitter Yanquiel Fernández’s and Doyle’s 13th home run of the season an out later.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2025
In 2023, Colbert’s lead-out James Corden also abandoned “The Late Late Show,” reportedly to get ahead of having that choice made for him.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2025
“It’s amazing to have Mathieu as a lead-out man. If he had the space to go, for sure he has the speed to fight for the win.”
From Washington Times ● Jul. 3, 2023
"They are more than a lead-out, they are a team - I'm lucky to have these guys."
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2021
