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lead against

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lead someone or something against someone or something
to manage someone or a group in an attack on someone or something. The general led the entire company against the troops holding the city. They led two platoons against the enemy position.
See also: against, lead


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Mourinho's men took the lead against Bremen on 13 minutes after Brazilian full-back Maicon ran on to a lucky rebound and delicately chipped goalkeeper Tim Wiese, who probably went to ground too quickly.
Four days later, Kim found himself with a comfortable lead against an elite 30-man field.
If you're not a Tigers fan, you'll never have me as your ace in the hole, convinced I'll blow a lead against your team.
 
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