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verb

  • To result in or cause a particular outcome, action, or conclusion.

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The donors are offering $122,000 for information leading to the successful prosecution of anyone responsible.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

The BBC spoke to more than 20 people to discover who he was, with the trail eventually leading to the city of Homs, and the family of a man called Hamid Abu Obeid.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

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  • culminating in
  • paving the way for
  • opening the door to
  • resulting in
  • setting the stage for

Possible Antonyms

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  • resulting from
  • stemming from
  • nipping in the bud
  • putting the brakes on

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