took the lead

A form of take the lead — To become the leader, to advance into first place.

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Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of take the lead
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APA

took the lead. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/took%20the%20lead

MLA

“took the lead.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/took%20the%20lead. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “took the lead,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/took%20the%20lead.

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