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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When heat index values rise above 103, changes start happening in the human body, which can lead to cramps and heat exhaustion.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring in the first half before Pedro Porro extended the lead to 2-0 on a header.
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Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Intestinal infections causing severe dehydration led to approximately 25,000 to 35,000 annual deaths between 1900 and 1910.
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Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
That said, this didn’t stop South Korea from doing badly this year, as the team exited the tournament after the group stage, leading to the national team coach’s resignation and the country’s government intervening.
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Simon Chadwick,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring in the first half before Pedro Porro extended the lead to 2-0 on a header.
—
Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Intestinal infections causing severe dehydration led to approximately 25,000 to 35,000 annual deaths between 1900 and 1910.
—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
That said, this didn’t stop South Korea from doing badly this year, as the team exited the tournament after the group stage, leading to the national team coach’s resignation and the country’s government intervening.
—
Simon Chadwick,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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“Lead to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20to. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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