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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Creative differences led to the departure of Ben Atkind late last year.
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 June 2024
That can lead to a life-threatening infection called peritonitis.
—Korin Miller, Health, 22 June 2024
More:Childhood memories of Detroit explain emotion of Michigan Central Station opening
More:Michigan Central Station: How secret basement, flooding nightmare led to renovation delays
Editor's Note: The reporter's husband worked on the train station as an electrician employed by Conti.
—Detroit Free Press, 22 June 2024
When improperly managed or untreated, diabetes can lead to complications such as hypertension, worsened vision and skin infections.
—Kyle Lavergne, Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2024
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 June 2024
That can lead to a life-threatening infection called peritonitis.
—Korin Miller, Health, 22 June 2024
More:Childhood memories of Detroit explain emotion of Michigan Central Station opening
More:Michigan Central Station: How secret basement, flooding nightmare led to renovation delays
Editor's Note: The reporter's husband worked on the train station as an electrician employed by Conti.
—Detroit Free Press, 22 June 2024
When improperly managed or untreated, diabetes can lead to complications such as hypertension, worsened vision and skin infections.
—Kyle Lavergne, Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2024
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“Lead to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20to. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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