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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Flagg played well, with a couple of nice defensive plays, including a highlight-reel block that led to a dunk by Anthony Davis.
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
That, alongside Newcastle’s desire to spread the fee over multiple years (whereas Como were going to pay in one lump sum), led to Milan increasing their asking price.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The series’ first season, chronicling the crimes of Milwaukee serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, prompted a conversation about the exploitation of Black and disabled people’s stories for entertainment, while the season following the Menendez Brothers led to a real-world reconsidering of their guilt.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
The law stripped teachers and most public workers of collective bargaining rights and led to wide changes in the state's education system.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
That, alongside Newcastle’s desire to spread the fee over multiple years (whereas Como were going to pay in one lump sum), led to Milan increasing their asking price.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The series’ first season, chronicling the crimes of Milwaukee serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, prompted a conversation about the exploitation of Black and disabled people’s stories for entertainment, while the season following the Menendez Brothers led to a real-world reconsidering of their guilt.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
The law stripped teachers and most public workers of collective bargaining rights and led to wide changes in the state's education system.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Lead to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20to. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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