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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But any conversation about competitive balance inevitably leads to the economic and structural elements of the sport.
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Evan Drellich, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
One bullet went through his house and broke a glass window leading to his backyard.
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The bottom line Medical bills under $1,000 may not feel urgent, but ignoring them can still lead to collections and disruptions in care.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025
Snow began falling early in the morning commute, leading to several crashes across the metro.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 Dec. 2025
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Evan Drellich, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
One bullet went through his house and broke a glass window leading to his backyard.
—Sacbee.com, 1 Dec. 2025
The bottom line Medical bills under $1,000 may not feel urgent, but ignoring them can still lead to collections and disruptions in care.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025
Snow began falling early in the morning commute, leading to several crashes across the metro.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Lead to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20to. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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