leading

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This gave researchers an exceptionally detailed look at how the fault behaves leading up to, during, and after major ruptures.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

In the months leading up to the war, most Gulf States, led by Saudi Arabia and Qatar, urged the Trump administration not to launch the war, fearing the instability that would result.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

But Japan’s basic import vulnerability will remain, leading it to further prioritize energy efficiency, electrification of more of the economy, and maintaining larger buffers against disruption.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

They suffer from overcrowding and residents complain of underfunding, leading to poor facilities and bad infrastructure.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

She’s leading him away from the jetty, away from us.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler