lead the world
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: to be the most successful in the world
Their company leads the world in developing new technology to assist people with disabilities.
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Pillar 2: Innovation — Second, the action plan will argue that the U.S. needs to lead the world on innovation.
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Billy Perrigo, Time, 22 July 2025
United States companies continue to lead the world in business and finance.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 10 July 2025
The United States continues to lead the world in total oil production, clocking in at 20.1 million barrels per day.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Here's everything to know about Duffy, the former Wisconsin Republican Congressman and reality TV star who will lead the world's largest space agency.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 11 July 2025
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Billy Perrigo, Time, 22 July 2025
United States companies continue to lead the world in business and finance.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 10 July 2025
The United States continues to lead the world in total oil production, clocking in at 20.1 million barrels per day.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Here's everything to know about Duffy, the former Wisconsin Republican Congressman and reality TV star who will lead the world's largest space agency.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for lead the world
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