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 next morning, in the galley with Bárbara, Fraser draws a diagram of the boatmance dynamics, coming to the conclusion that all lines lead to Solène.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
The Fed's current governance has facilitated groupthink that has led to significant monetary-policy errors.
—Adeola Adeosun
robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The accumulation of fat and resulting inflammation could lead to more permanent damage over time, such as scarring of your liver, known as liver fibrosis.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
With some of the league’s stars unafraid to walk out with kilts, handbags and leather boots, that self-expression has led to some pretty avant-garde looks.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
The Fed's current governance has facilitated groupthink that has led to significant monetary-policy errors.
—Adeola Adeosun
robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The accumulation of fat and resulting inflammation could lead to more permanent damage over time, such as scarring of your liver, known as liver fibrosis.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
With some of the league’s stars unafraid to walk out with kilts, handbags and leather boots, that self-expression has led to some pretty avant-garde looks.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Lead to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20to. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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