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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That meant more of Masco dominating on both sides of the ball, extending their lead to 62-38 after three.
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Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
The truck driver was convicted of vehicular manslaughter, but the Cobles’ wrongful-death lawsuit against Caltrans, arguing that faulty freeway design led to the backup their car was in when the big rig came around the bend, was lost in a jury trial.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
According to the report, internal Buss family disputes led to the majority stake of the franchise being sold to Mark Walter last year.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Separately, the season's first heavy snowfall blocked multiple roads leading to Murree, a hill station about 37 miles northeast of Islamabad.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Jan. 2026
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Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
The truck driver was convicted of vehicular manslaughter, but the Cobles’ wrongful-death lawsuit against Caltrans, arguing that faulty freeway design led to the backup their car was in when the big rig came around the bend, was lost in a jury trial.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
According to the report, internal Buss family disputes led to the majority stake of the franchise being sold to Mark Walter last year.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Separately, the season's first heavy snowfall blocked multiple roads leading to Murree, a hill station about 37 miles northeast of Islamabad.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Jan. 2026
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“Lead to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20to. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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