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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This is because fillers are commonly overdone, and, as a result, many people now associate them with an aesthetic that looks forced and unnatural − the opposite of what's currently popular. —

Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025 But that adds to the overall cost of getting goods to their final retail stop, and each player in that process is certain to increase their prices as a result. —

Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025 Comparatively, a stock with an RSI reading below 30 could suggest a stock has been oversold and turn higher as a result. —

Brian Evans, CNBC, 1 Feb. 2025 Several flights were also delayed or canceled as a result of the crash. —

Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for as a result