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 turnover led to the Panthers’ first points, Matt Fitzgerald’s 25-yard field goal following a third-and-goal tackle by Brown and Mustapha for a 3-yard loss.
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025
These moments do not lead to better understanding or healthier debate.
—Dan Rene, Boston Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
Also, be careful not to overfill a trash can, which can lead to bags breaking.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
The scientists believe the achievement could lead to ultra-sharp screens, advanced microscopes and new wave-optics applications enabled by the extremely small pixel size.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Nov. 2025
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025
These moments do not lead to better understanding or healthier debate.
—Dan Rene, Boston Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
Also, be careful not to overfill a trash can, which can lead to bags breaking.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
The scientists believe the achievement could lead to ultra-sharp screens, advanced microscopes and new wave-optics applications enabled by the extremely small pixel size.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lead to
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“Lead to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20to. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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