as a result
phrase
: because of something
He sprained his wrist and, as a result, he will not be playing in the tournament.
—often + of
As a result of the accident, he was out of work for three months.
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Guests who are, as a result, prevented from booking an entire home, are instead redirected to book private room listings and hotels on the Airbnb platform.
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Polis was censured by the Colorado Democratic Party in May as a result of his decision letting Peters out of prison.
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Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Korn Ferry’s Workforce 2025 survey found 41% of employees say their company has cut management layers, and 43% say leadership alignment has suffered as a result.
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Cindy Rodriguez Constable,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Estimates suggest that as a result of the implementation of these mandates, more than 200,000 COVID-19 cases were averted by May 22, 2020.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Polis was censured by the Colorado Democratic Party in May as a result of his decision letting Peters out of prison.
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Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Korn Ferry’s Workforce 2025 survey found 41% of employees say their company has cut management layers, and 43% say leadership alignment has suffered as a result.
—
Cindy Rodriguez Constable,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Estimates suggest that as a result of the implementation of these mandates, more than 200,000 COVID-19 cases were averted by May 22, 2020.
—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
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“As a result.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20a%20result. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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