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lead the way

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lead the way
1. to be the most popular. For women, a natural look in hairstyles led the way this spring.
2. to be the best. That research group leads the way in developing new software.
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lead the way (somewhere)
to go first to show how to get somewhere. Joseph led the way to the nearest corner, away from the crowd of people.
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It was with difficulty that I restrained myself from rushing upon them and slaying the two vile plotters; but quickly I saw the mad rashness of such an act, which would cut down the only man who could lead the way to Dejah Thoris' prison before the long Martian year had swung its interminable circle.
He bade him lead the way, and, by the light of the torch which his conductor held up for the purpose, inspected all three cellars narrowly.
Mount, friend, and lead the way, and I will follow thee at whatever pace thou wilt.
 
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