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lead the way

VERB
blaze a trail
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“California will continue to lead the way in defending democracy — using every tool at our disposal and every minute in our day. This perilous moment in history demands no less from us.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

“New York will lead the way in creating the strongest standards in the nation for data center development,” Hochul said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

The shift in how contracts are priced is a game changer for the industry, which has historically seen volatile price movements lead the way to cyclical downturns.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

Messi, Germany's Denis Undav and Canada's Jonathan David currently lead the way on three but Kane, Haaland and Mbappe are just a goal adrift.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

The big man snatched a torch down from a wall sconce to lead the way.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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