Meanings of taken a lead in English

The United States has taken a lead role in relief efforts.

The counter-terrorism command has taken a lead role in the investigation.

But Britain should taken a lead on this...instead of tailing in behind other European leaders.

Priebus also claimed Mitt Romney had taken a lead in the polls, and said: We're already ahead.

Mr Yama said the people of Madang had already taken a lead by voluntarily cleaning up Madang town.

Whilst she had been socializing around, Robert W. Chambers had taken a lead of two Novels on her.

But when Reddie Ray lined to the second baseman, Clammer, having taken a lead, was doubled up in the play.

It was strange, indeed, that no one had up to this time taken a lead in advancing such a thing.

The academic and research infrastructure of the Nordic countries has taken a lead in European terms in promoting research into ageing.

Tesfay said communities have taken a lead in banning the practice: The legal issues are very vital, because some people need them.

Democratic attorneys general have taken a lead role in challenging Trump policies, successfully blocking executive orders restricting travel from some Muslim-majority countries.

Over the past month, Germany has taken a lead in accepting refugees but has recently tightened border controls to cope with the influx.

Germany has taken a lead in accepting refugees over the past month, although it recently tightened its border controls to cope with the influx.

There was a very real sense that Cohen, perhaps taken a lead from David Bowie, was set to bid farewell with a final musical chapter.

A quick look at a website like RealClearPolitics shows that McCain has taken a lead over Obama in a single poll by the firm Zogby.

Stracke, along with North American President Mark Reuss, is among the "car guys" who have taken a lead role at GM since the bankruptcy.