lead off

VERB
  1. teach immoral behavior to
    It was common practice to lead off the young ones, and teach them bad habits
  2. set in motion, cause to start
    The Iraqis began hostilities
    The U.S. started a war in the Middle East
    begin a new chapter in your life
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How To Use lead off In A Sentence

  • Some developmental paths are blocked, while potentially novel ones lead off into uncharted terrain.
  • I'd like to lead off by thanking Rick for coming.
  • Prosecutors said Saturday that the professed psychic is being held on charges ranging from grave robbery to conspiracy to mislead officials.
  • But if you be coming to plead off paying for a place you won't occupy, your journey is useless: I never relent in exacting my due from anyone.'
  • Who would like to lead off the debate?
  • To one flank rises a sweep of sand dunes that lead off into pristine wilderness. Times, Sunday Times
  • I'll call the booker right away and say, 'Do me a favor, have this guy lead off next time, O.K.?' NYT > Home Page
  • It came from a tributary passage that lead off from the main corridor at a curious angle.
  • It came from a tributary passage that lead off from the main corridor at a curious angle.
  • He had a winning lead off the final bend.
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