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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The attention has also led to a few funny moments, including running into friends and colleagues who were shocked to recognize the family from a viral video.
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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Over the past year, CBS has experienced several controversies and new ownership that led to new leadership, which have some critics accusing the network of losing its credibility.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Southwestern College in Chula Vista might become the first public community college in the state to get permission to create four bachelor’s degree programs — a move that could help lead to the establishment of South County’s first full-service university.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
But either way, expect Buffalo’s potent ground attack to lead to a happy flight home, while its own personal Superman soars outside the plane.
—Toby Mergler, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Over the past year, CBS has experienced several controversies and new ownership that led to new leadership, which have some critics accusing the network of losing its credibility.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Southwestern College in Chula Vista might become the first public community college in the state to get permission to create four bachelor’s degree programs — a move that could help lead to the establishment of South County’s first full-service university.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
But either way, expect Buffalo’s potent ground attack to lead to a happy flight home, while its own personal Superman soars outside the plane.
—Toby Mergler, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Lead to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20to. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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