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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Cal Fire and sheriff’s officials did not provide any further details about the fire or the investigation that led to Monday’s arrest.
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 16 Dec. 2025
The sides couldn't agree on his return, which led to Schottenheimer.
—CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
Nick has spoken openly about his struggles with addiction, which began in his teens and ultimately led to him experiencing homelessness.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Details of what led to the crash have not been released.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 Dec. 2025
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 16 Dec. 2025
The sides couldn't agree on his return, which led to Schottenheimer.
—CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
Nick has spoken openly about his struggles with addiction, which began in his teens and ultimately led to him experiencing homelessness.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Details of what led to the crash have not been released.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 Dec. 2025
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“Lead to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20to. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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