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 chasms led to a loss of faith, a loss of trust, a sense of betrayal. —

David Brooks, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024 To date, there's no damning evidence proving that fluoridated water leads to any of the outcomes Kennedy mentioned, including loss of intellect. —

Erika Edwards, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024 Read More: The Mysterious World of Uranus, the Ice Giant Renewed Interest in Planet X The search for Planet X eventually led to the discovery of Pluto in 1930. —

Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024 Printing ballots from this machine takes time, leading to extended wait times, and people are leaving before casting their ballot. —

Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lead to