lead to
phrasal verb
led to; leading to; leads to
: to result in (something)
a course of study leading to a degree in agriculture
Her investigations ultimately led to the discovery of the missing documents.
His volunteer work in the hospital led to a career in nursing.
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For the first time since the Vietnam War, university demonstrations have led to a rethinking of who sets the terms for language in academia.
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Charles Homans Gabra Zackman Anna Diamond Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 29 May 2024
Key factors that led to Overland Park’s ranking include its unemployment rate and child safety.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2024
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Charles Homans Gabra Zackman Anna Diamond Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 29 May 2024
Key factors that led to Overland Park’s ranking include its unemployment rate and child safety.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2024
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“Lead to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20to. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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