leading

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Dozens of leading female writers are uniting to stage an ambitious theatrical event in a financial office to express their "seismic rage" over the Epstein files and honour his victims.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Robinhood Markets rose 6% to $88.71, leading the S&P 500 for the trading session.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Tortorella did make an iffy move in Game 2, asking referees to review a late overruled goal—officials rejected Las Vegas’s appeal, leading to a penalty, a Carolina power-play and a game-tying Canes goal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The stock market typically performs well leading up to and during periods when companies are issuing new shares, according to data compiled by Deutsche Bank.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

And then she’s back and leading us to a hiding place in the park where we’ll wait till night-time.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler