English example sentences with "take the lead"

In daredevil car races, there are moments when the drivers place themselves between the devil and the deep blue sea, trying to take the lead.

He isn't worthy to take the lead.

She has consented to take the leadership of the party.

Brilliant papers by Comrade Stalin allowed Soviet linguistics to take the leading position in the world.

To me, there are but three treasures, compassion, frugality, and not daring to take the lead in the empire.

Traditionally, men were expected to take the lead in courtship.

Can Tom retake the lead?

There was no doubt that the moment had come for me to take the lead.

He tends to take the lead in talks.

He's able to take the lead in difficult situations.

Let me take the lead on this.

Igor's German Shepherd likes to take the lead.

I am afraid she will take the lead over me.

She is afraid I will take the lead over her.

At 0-0, United will take the lead if they score the penalty.