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Discover LudwigThe word "lead-off" is correct and usable in written English
You can use it when referring to the first step or action in an activity or plan. For example, "The lead-off speaker in the debate set an inspiring tone for the rest of the evening."
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lead-off
adjective
Alternative spelling of leadoff
Exact(7)
They've made a video for the entire album, rather than a lead-off single: .
It's been awhile since the Braves had a true lead-off hitter (since Rafael Furcal, anyway).
Dee Gordon lead-off home run.
Phelps swam the lead-off leg in 48.08, the second-best lead-off in the field behind James Magnussen's 47.49.
Fugate stepped up into the lead-off position last Wednesday.
Phelps swam the lead-off leg in 1 45.53, the third-best leg in the field.
Similar(49)
Ryan Theriot will lead off.
Their No. 9 hitter will lead off.
Singleton doubled to lead off.
Relaford walked to lead off the fourth.
Lofton would lead off, followed by Jeter.
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