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 led to Ayala pushing an exit barricade into the officer, then taking a fighting stance, according to FWPD documents.
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Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Police did not say what led to the incident but confirmed Jackson had been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the girl's shooting death.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
Moreover, residue from cleaning agents on rags can damage clothing, leading to issues like color loss due to bleaching agents.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
None have died from the potentially fatal infection, which starts with constipation and difficulty swallowing and can lead to paralysis, problems breathing and weeks in the hospital.
—Anna Edney, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
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Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Police did not say what led to the incident but confirmed Jackson had been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the girl's shooting death.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
Moreover, residue from cleaning agents on rags can damage clothing, leading to issues like color loss due to bleaching agents.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
None have died from the potentially fatal infection, which starts with constipation and difficulty swallowing and can lead to paralysis, problems breathing and weeks in the hospital.
—Anna Edney, Fortune, 22 Dec. 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 23 Dec. 2025.
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