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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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2025
The message came after Joel announced that he has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain disorder that has led to problems with his hearing, vision and balance.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 27 May 2025
It’s located smack-dab in the middle of the city, where guests can easily access tons of hiking and mountain biking trailheads that lead to some of the most jaw-dropping vistas in the entire country.
—Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
Two of the crashes involved serious injuries and two led to fatalities, including those in Waterbury and Tolland, state police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2025
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2025
The message came after Joel announced that he has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain disorder that has led to problems with his hearing, vision and balance.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 27 May 2025
It’s located smack-dab in the middle of the city, where guests can easily access tons of hiking and mountain biking trailheads that lead to some of the most jaw-dropping vistas in the entire country.
—Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
Two of the crashes involved serious injuries and two led to fatalities, including those in Waterbury and Tolland, state police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2025
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“Lead to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20to. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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