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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Tretter became chief strategy officer (a position created for him) after two terms as NFLPA president (2020-2024) and drew criticism for his handling of the selection process that led to Howell’s hiring.
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Mike Jones, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
The Dolphins stretched the lead to 25-8 by the end of the first quarter and the margin was 19 by halftime.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
This chance encounter between a group of young Brits and Americans led to three transatlantic love stories and three weddings.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
The Takoma Park, Maryland, mayor’s order that people not clap during a public meeting led to insults and even a poll.
—Paul Schwartzman, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2026
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Mike Jones, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
The Dolphins stretched the lead to 25-8 by the end of the first quarter and the margin was 19 by halftime.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
This chance encounter between a group of young Brits and Americans led to three transatlantic love stories and three weddings.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
The Takoma Park, Maryland, mayor’s order that people not clap during a public meeting led to insults and even a poll.
—Paul Schwartzman, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lead to
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“Lead to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20to. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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