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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Burn hazards, meaning use of the product could lead to burns, were behind 294 recalls in the same time frame.
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Federal safety regulators are investigating nearly 300,000 Chrysler minivans over reports of steering malfunctions that officials said could lead to a crash.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
This will lead to market meltdowns and cascading economic hardship as global wealth implodes.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
At least 19 people died in protests in Nepal’s capital and other cities, after rage over a social-media shutdown and corruption led to violent clashes between the police and young demonstrators.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Federal safety regulators are investigating nearly 300,000 Chrysler minivans over reports of steering malfunctions that officials said could lead to a crash.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
This will lead to market meltdowns and cascading economic hardship as global wealth implodes.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
At least 19 people died in protests in Nepal’s capital and other cities, after rage over a social-media shutdown and corruption led to violent clashes between the police and young demonstrators.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Lead to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20to. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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