(idiomatic, US, journalism) To begin a story with details of secondary importance to the reader while postponing more essential points or facts.
(idiomatic, US, journalism) To begin a story with details of secondary importance to the reader while postponing more essential points or facts.
“Wait, wait, the suspect is named "Spillman"? Way to bury the lede!”
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(US, journalism, rare) A new lede.
(US, idiomatic) To cease fighting or arguing; to reach an agreement, or at least a truce.
(idiomatic, by extension) To hide from public view or sequester oneself, especially when authorities, members of the news media, or others are looking for one.
(US, journalism) A brief news item in a newspaper consisting of a one-line heading and a single paragraph, especially one of little interest added to fill space.
(figurative, by extension, chiefly, North America) To withdraw from public view or to seclude oneself, particularly to avoid detection or scrutiny by the authorities, members of the media, or other interested parties.