leads

"The plumber used leads to seal the pipes, preventing leaks in the old house. "

"The old sailor showed the young apprentice how to cast the leads overboard to measure the depth of the water. "

"The printer used thin leads between the lines of the text to make the document easier to read. "

"This copy has too much lead; I prefer less space between the lines."

"The old church roof was repaired using heavy leads to prevent leaks. "

"The old building's leads are being replaced with a lighter, more modern roofing material. "

"The student broke the leads in his mechanical pencil when he pressed too hard. "

"They pumped him full of lead."

"continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle."

"leaded matter"

"to be under the lead of another"

"She lost the lead."

"The electrician checked the appliance's leads to make sure they were properly connected to the power supply. "

"The runner took his lead from first."

"your partner has the lead"

"The lead in the school play was a very talented student. "

""In the school play, Maria is one of the leads, playing the role of the princess." "

"The polar bear carefully navigated the maze of ice floes, using the leads to find a path to open water. "

"The prospector followed the leads of quartz in the rock, hoping to find gold. "

"The climber carefully inspected the leads of the rope before starting her ascent. "

"The dog owner always carries two leads with her: one for the small dog and one for the big one. "

"Usage note: When used alone it means outside lead, or lead for the admission of steam. Inside lead refers to the release or exhaust."

""I need to find my phone's leads to charge it." "

"The engineer calculated the cost of moving the earth, factoring in the long leads from the excavation site to the landfill. "

"The precise meshing of the gears depends on the accurate leads of each tooth, ensuring smooth and efficient power transfer in the clock mechanism. "

"The investigation stalled when all leads turned out to be dead ends."

"The police have a couple of leads they will follow to solve the case."

"Joe is a great addition to our sales team, he has numerous leads in the paper industry."

"The reporter followed up on the promising leads she got from her anonymous source, hoping they would uncover the truth. "

"In the school's rock-throwing competition, the leads for the blue team are ready to throw their first two rocks. "

"The journalism student carefully reviewed the leads of several news articles, looking for examples of how to grab the reader's attention. "

"The front-page lead in today's newspaper is about the new school policy on cell phone use. "

"The screw's leads, being a double-start thread, are twice the pitch, allowing it to move a greater distance with each rotation. "

"In our barbershop quartet, Maria, the second tenor, is the leads and always nails the high notes. "

"In the round "Row, Row, Row Your Boat," the first singer's leads are immediately echoed by the next group, creating a continuous melody. "

"The choir director pointed out the leads in the score, small cues marking when each section should begin singing. "

"To ensure smooth operation and minimize vibrations in the model engine, the engineer carefully adjusted the leads between the cranks. "

"The engineer adjusted the leads to minimize sparking in the DC motor, ensuring its efficient operation. "

"In this specific power supply design, the current leads by a small amount, causing a slight inefficiency. "

"The teacher leads the class in a discussion about healthy eating. "

"The teacher leads the class in a discussion about different cultures. "

"Our team leads the competition by five points going into the final game. "

"to lead someone to a righteous cause"

"the path leads to the mill;  gambling leads to other vices"

"The shock led to a change in his behaviour."

"She leads a very active life, filled with sports and outdoor adventures. "