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.
Examples of lead to in a Sentence
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In adults, consumption of excessive fluoride for extended periods can lead to skeletal fluorosis, a very rare condition that causes joint pain and stiffness, weak bones, muscle loss, and nerve problems.
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Melba Newsome, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Those events led to significant new rail safety changes—with real results, including a reduction in derailments.
—Pete Buttigieg, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024
That truth led to a breakthrough for the Hip-Hop starlet.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
That can lead to the young workers filling in the blanks with self-doubt or negative assumptions that managers never intended.
—Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Advancements in biological sciences have led to numerous studies.
—Trilce Estrada Olvera, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
As a result, this trend, particularly among younger workers, higher earners, and women, has led to a reduction in working hours in the U.S., further exacerbating labor shortages.
—Miglė Petrauskaitė, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
That led to the establishment of the TF Family, under which various groups have flourished.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
More:Adult’s anger leads to children’s tears More:Maid of honor rethinks the ‘honor’
Our oldest is soon heading to college on a full ride merit scholarship with his gaming computer in tow.
—Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024
Melba Newsome, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Those events led to significant new rail safety changes—with real results, including a reduction in derailments.
—Pete Buttigieg, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024
That truth led to a breakthrough for the Hip-Hop starlet.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
That can lead to the young workers filling in the blanks with self-doubt or negative assumptions that managers never intended.
—Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Advancements in biological sciences have led to numerous studies.
—Trilce Estrada Olvera, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
As a result, this trend, particularly among younger workers, higher earners, and women, has led to a reduction in working hours in the U.S., further exacerbating labor shortages.
—Miglė Petrauskaitė, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
That led to the establishment of the TF Family, under which various groups have flourished.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
More:Adult’s anger leads to children’s tears More:Maid of honor rethinks the ‘honor’
Our oldest is soon heading to college on a full ride merit scholarship with his gaming computer in tow.
—Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Lead to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20to. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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