lead to
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The animals learned which route would lead to a reward and gradually developed a reliable strategy for reaching it.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Both rich and poorer countries are grappling with declining birth rates which lead to aging societies and a shrinking workforce -- putting strain on social security systems and potentially dampening economic growth and productivity.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Yusef Robb, a longtime Democratic strategist who is an advisor to Bass, attributed the mayor’s lead to her campaign’s success in building a broad coalition and communicating across the political spectrum.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
In addition, declining birthrates could lead to labor shortages and slower economic growth if productivity doesn’t rise.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
“The continuation of this threat,” Troyanovsky recited in a slow, steady voice, “would surely lead to an intensification of the Cuban crisis and a grave risk to the peace of the world.”
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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