In which one of the following case 'lead' is pronounced as 'led' (similar to 'red' )?

• A. lead (verb) -to be ahead of others to guide them.
• B. lead (adjective) – main e.g. a lead role.
• C. lead (noun) - a kind of metal used in pencils
• D. leading (adjective) - in the front e.g. a leading newspaper.