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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Why sniffing for a boost could backfire Though smelling salts are medically indicated at times, inappropriate and frequent use of the substance can lead to adverse events like shortness of breath, seizures and migraines.
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Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 7 Aug. 2025
Swiss politics is normally a very staid affair but this episode has led to infighting across the spectrum, and considerable blame has been focused on the President of the government Council, Karin Keller-Sutter.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Quickly boosting your fiber intake may lead to bloating.
—Dr. Roshini Raj, Health, 7 Aug. 2025
This dynamic—in which defensiveness and reflexive secrecy lead to prolonged struggles over information that may or may not be important—has been a recurring problem throughout modern U.S. history.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
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Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 7 Aug. 2025
Swiss politics is normally a very staid affair but this episode has led to infighting across the spectrum, and considerable blame has been focused on the President of the government Council, Karin Keller-Sutter.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Quickly boosting your fiber intake may lead to bloating.
—Dr. Roshini Raj, Health, 7 Aug. 2025
This dynamic—in which defensiveness and reflexive secrecy lead to prolonged struggles over information that may or may not be important—has been a recurring problem throughout modern U.S. history.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
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“Lead to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20to. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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