lead-out

Example Sentences

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But Milan was still badly placed and had lost his lead-out men as the sprinters jostled for position going into the final 500 metres.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

In 2023, Colbert’s lead-out James Corden also abandoned “The Late Late Show,” reportedly to get ahead of having that choice made for him.

From Salon • Jul. 20, 2025

“It’s amazing to have Mathieu as a lead-out man. If he had the space to go, for sure he has the speed to fight for the win.”

From Washington Times • Jul. 3, 2023

To an outside observer, the negative reception might have been all the more surprising because “Drag Race’s” unpopular lead-out show is set in the same neighborhood as Trunks.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2023

"They are more than a lead-out, they are a team - I'm lucky to have these guys."

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2021