lead to
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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Five individuals have been hospitalized, and two have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a severe complication that can lead to acute kidney failure.
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Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
The opening credits have also led to some viral social media recreations.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
On Wednesday, their contributions led to Boston’s most lopsided home victory this season, 8-0 over the Atlanta Braves, who own the best record in baseball.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The fireworks find comes after a fire in a converted garage May 9 led to the detonation of pyrotechnics that reportedly blew a man’s body apart on the 2400 block of Ninth Avenue in the Jefferson Park area.
—City News Service, Daily News, 28 May 2026
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Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
The opening credits have also led to some viral social media recreations.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
On Wednesday, their contributions led to Boston’s most lopsided home victory this season, 8-0 over the Atlanta Braves, who own the best record in baseball.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The fireworks find comes after a fire in a converted garage May 9 led to the detonation of pyrotechnics that reportedly blew a man’s body apart on the 2400 block of Ninth Avenue in the Jefferson Park area.
—City News Service, Daily News, 28 May 2026
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“Lead to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20to. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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