as a result
idiom
: 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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The suspension is now much more forgiving of poor road surfaces, although there is a little more softness to the handling as a result.
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James Morris, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Many essential components needed to build wind farms, solar panels, and electric batteries are manufactured outside the United States and, as a result, are subject to possible and actual tariffs.
—Nick Thomas, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
These references have led to speculation that Microsoft will require a subscription for the OS in the future—and perhaps PC prices will be lower as a result.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 13 June 2025
Using one's car as a weapon against another competitor on track is unacceptable, and the 10-second penalty that Verstappen earned as a result dropped him to 10th place at the end, ruining his own race more than anyone else's.
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2025
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James Morris, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Many essential components needed to build wind farms, solar panels, and electric batteries are manufactured outside the United States and, as a result, are subject to possible and actual tariffs.
—Nick Thomas, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
These references have led to speculation that Microsoft will require a subscription for the OS in the future—and perhaps PC prices will be lower as a result.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 13 June 2025
Using one's car as a weapon against another competitor on track is unacceptable, and the 10-second penalty that Verstappen earned as a result dropped him to 10th place at the end, ruining his own race more than anyone else's.
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2025
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“As a result.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20a%20result. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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