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leading

[lee-ding] / ˈli dɪŋ /


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Once they transform into adults and their skin becomes keratinized, they become vulnerable to infection, often leading to mass die offs.

From Science Daily Jul. 15, 2026

Cadiz and Brackpool were leading campaign contributors to former Gov. Gray Davis, who was thought to be the source of pressure on the Metropolitan Water District to make a deal with Cadiz.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

Prof Andrew Watson, of the University of Exeter, is one of Britain's leading ocean scientists.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

A Wall Street boom fueled by red-hot stock-market debuts and volatility that kept trading floors bustling is leading to surging profits at the nation’s biggest banks.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

“Kwame Powell. You will work to save my wife’s creation. You will honor her by setting an example and leading humans into a better future.”

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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