How to Use lead to in a Sentence

lead to

verb
  • That could lead to extreme heat in the area at the start of the month.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • Not all jobs lead to buying a home, but a steady salary is a start.
    — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
  • Brunson answered again to push the lead to four.
    — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
  • Schroder added a layup to extend the Cavs’ lead to five points.
    — ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Comfort leads to better golf, too.
    — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
  • Police have not shared further details about what led to the crash.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
  • The huge performance of the first film led to six sequels.
    — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026
  • Few details have been released about what led to the shooting.
    — Kendrick Calfee june 11, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
  • Fails like the Coke AI ad lead to brand erosion at scale.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • Putting lavender stems in water before drying them can lead to mold growth.
    — Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
  • Grichuk came through again, this time with a two-run single to extend the lead to 4-1.
    — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
  • But all of these questions led to the same, inevitable conclusion.
    — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • The incident led to a range of people asking each other who the young man was.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026
  • Failure to comply with a grand jury subpoena can lead to fines and jail time.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
  • That would likely lead to a one- or two-year contract and more than likely a new team in the near future.
    — Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 18 June 2026
  • Any bad behavior that leads to damage or injuries could leave them liable too.
    — Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Being caught and released multiple times could lead to injury or death for the muskie.
    — Mike McFeely, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
  • This led to successful redesigns for four of the five problem proteins.
    — ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Parker had a bases-clearing triple to extend the lead to 5-0 in the second.
    — Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 15 May 2026
  • That led to a second-and-third jam, but Tolle drew a flyout to right to escape unscathed.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
  • Such details paint a more vivid picture of what led to Busch’s death last week and aligns with what has surfaced to date.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
  • The spine of the farm is a pathway lined with date palm trees, leading to a deep blue swimming pool flanked by a deck and restaurant space.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • And ultimately, that led to more walks and fewer strikeouts.
    — Jaylon Thompson may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
  • That led to x-rays, an MRI and eventually a full body bone scan.
    — Nancy K. Schlossberg, USA Today, 26 June 2026
  • This could lead to new deliveries for shareholders and customers once your team is freed from toil.
    — Mark Hull, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • That helped lead to Powell being moved to a reserve role, as his minutes and usage rate dipped.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Will Wiggins’ strong season lead to him testing free agency for the first time in his career?
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Diesel fumes can lead to asthma and cancer in children — and asthma is one of the leading reasons kids miss school.
    — Matthew Belasco, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
  • But a brutal late-game Indy turnover led to an easy fast-break bucket that sucked the life right out of the arena.
    — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
  • The Mets are unsure if his hip led to decreased velocity.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026

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