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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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.
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Hoang said the online allegations — none of which were true — led to threats of violence against the university, and there was talk that some parents withdrew their children because of them.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
His successful lawsuit led to NIL, which led to revenue sharing.
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This could soon lead to more carriers exiting the market.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2025
Hoang said the online allegations — none of which were true — led to threats of violence against the university, and there was talk that some parents withdrew their children because of them.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
His successful lawsuit led to NIL, which led to revenue sharing.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025
This could soon lead to more carriers exiting the market.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
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“Lead to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20to. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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