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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Being caught and released multiple times could lead to injury or death for the muskie.
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Mike McFeely, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
That reduction has led to more trade discussions in the lead-up to draft night, Steelers general manager Omar Kahn said at a pre-draft press conference.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Before the emotional outbursts at the meeting Thursday, Kinnear-Rausch, Little and Williams all expressed their heartbreak over the death of Jaxon and pledged to fix problems that led to the tragedy.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
The tension dates to 2023, when Jones launched a dispute over hospital licensing legislation, leading to accusations of corruption because his family has an ownership interest in a company seeking to build a hospital.
—CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Mike McFeely, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
That reduction has led to more trade discussions in the lead-up to draft night, Steelers general manager Omar Kahn said at a pre-draft press conference.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Before the emotional outbursts at the meeting Thursday, Kinnear-Rausch, Little and Williams all expressed their heartbreak over the death of Jaxon and pledged to fix problems that led to the tragedy.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
The tension dates to 2023, when Jones launched a dispute over hospital licensing legislation, leading to accusations of corruption because his family has an ownership interest in a company seeking to build a hospital.
—CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Lead to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20to. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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