1.   Its development has led to great advances in the miniaturisation of electronic components.

2.   More recent developments have led observers to question the inevitability of this trend.

3.   This development led to speculation that she was about to resign.

4.   But the Waorani remain concerned that the development will lead to settlement and pollution.

5.   Greenpeace is deeply concerned that this development will lead to monopoly control over genetic resources and an even greater dependence on herbicides.

6.   Analysts said such a development could lead to imminent bankruptcy.

7.   Coming all at once, these developments may lead to fundamental change in an industry that has enjoyed phenomenal success.

8.   Each positive development led to irritation.

9.   Economists will argue how much government funding of research and development leads or follows corporate research and development.