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lead into

VERB

introduce

Synonyms

STRONGEST

announce offer open propose recommend submit suggest

STRONG

acquaint advance air broach familiarize harbinger herald moot originate precede preface usher ventilate

WEAK

bring out bring up come out with do the honors fix up get things rolling get-together give introduction kick off knock down lead off open up pave the way put forward set forth spring with start ball rolling

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal deny dissuade hide refuse withhold

STRONG

close close up end finish

WEAK

erase extract subtract take away

Example Sentences

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Friday’s game was supposed to have little drama after the Eagles took a 10-5 lead into the seventh.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Castres took a one-point lead into the break but the hosts went in front for the first time two minutes into the second half when Furbank created space for Kemeny to dive over.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Despite carrying a five-point lead into the free skate, Malinin placed 15th for his routine after two falls and multiple errors, and eighth overall.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

His lead into the free skate was ominous – this is where Malinin dominates.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

For Wall Street it was a machine that turned lead into gold.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

lead into

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