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

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

“We really lose an important rider for all kinds of stages, including the stages where he was part of the lead-out for Mark Cavendish,” team manager Alexandre Vinokourov said.

From Washington Times • Jul. 5, 2023

To an outside observer, the negative reception might have been all the more surprising because “Drag Race’s” unpopular lead-out show is set in the same neighborhood as Trunks.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2023

Alongside him, he will have fellow Briton James Knox, Davide Ballerini and Michael Morkov - one of the best lead-out men in the business.

From BBC • May 6, 2022