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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Beyond the long wait, festivalgoers say the delays led to unsafe crowd conditions, and forced many to exit the event’s opening night. — Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026 There's reason to believe research on Jonathan and other animals could lead to advancements for people, Austad said. — Kyle Melnick The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026 Local law enforcement and the FBI will examine the material for evidence that could help explain what led to the shooting. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026 Hayward’s third sack came on Baylor’s first drive of the second half after TCU quickly built its lead to 14-6. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lead to

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“Lead to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20to. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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