lead to
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 crackdown—which came amid a shrinking economy, rising costs, tax increases, and Ukrainian drone strikes on the country’s energy sector—led to a rare outburst of public discontent and an equally uncommon acknowledgment of the dissatisfaction from Putin.
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Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
It’s only led to speculation because of the transparency that’s lacking.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Shelter employees identified him through an NYPD CrimeStoppers alert, leading to his arrest two days later.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Now detectives are offering a $50,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
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Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
It’s only led to speculation because of the transparency that’s lacking.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Shelter employees identified him through an NYPD CrimeStoppers alert, leading to his arrest two days later.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Now detectives are offering a $50,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
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“Lead to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20to. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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