lead anywhere
idiom
: to be successful
—used in negative statements
Our efforts to get more information didn't lead anywhere.
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The Marlins won’t win it all this year, and predicting them to raise MLB’s Commissioner’s Trophy doesn’t really lead anywhere enticing.
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Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
This approach sets the tone for a meaningful conversation and avoids wasting time on introductions that might not lead anywhere.
—Pranav Dalal, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Should the talks not lead anywhere, the fund might pursue a proxy fight, according to people familiar with the matter.
—Lauren Thomas, WSJ, 28 Dec. 2023
China did put forward several vague proposals and invited politically insignificant Palestinian and Israeli figures for talks in Beijing – but those efforts did not lead anywhere.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 23 Oct. 2023
But that lack of direction could lead anywhere.
—Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2022
Purdue University has tested the new ground and has yet to find high levels of lead anywhere, Guerin said.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Aug. 2022
However, the effort from Lummis and Gillibrand is seen in Washington as a starting point for a dialogue that won’t lead anywhere significant before next year.
—Jesse Hamilton and
coindesk, Fortune, 7 June 2022
Analysts were skeptical the offer would lead anywhere, as were traders, with shares lingering well below the offer price.
—Brian Contreras, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2022
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Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
This approach sets the tone for a meaningful conversation and avoids wasting time on introductions that might not lead anywhere.
—Pranav Dalal, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Should the talks not lead anywhere, the fund might pursue a proxy fight, according to people familiar with the matter.
—Lauren Thomas, WSJ, 28 Dec. 2023
China did put forward several vague proposals and invited politically insignificant Palestinian and Israeli figures for talks in Beijing – but those efforts did not lead anywhere.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 23 Oct. 2023
But that lack of direction could lead anywhere.
—Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2022
Purdue University has tested the new ground and has yet to find high levels of lead anywhere, Guerin said.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Aug. 2022
However, the effort from Lummis and Gillibrand is seen in Washington as a starting point for a dialogue that won’t lead anywhere significant before next year.
—Jesse Hamilton and
coindesk, Fortune, 7 June 2022
Analysts were skeptical the offer would lead anywhere, as were traders, with shares lingering well below the offer price.
—Brian Contreras, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2022
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“Lead anywhere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20anywhere. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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