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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His office has continually pointed to the senator’s leg stiffness as a result of his childhood polio sickness.
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Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
Disney’s board then as a result was committed to getting this transition right this time, looking at other internal candidates and a few notable external names.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 3 Feb. 2026
Several residents and visitors at the scene came out of their units to see what was going on as a result of the commotion in the parking lot.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Teams loved the break from the grind — being able to play and collaborate with friends in the culinary community — which grew stronger as a result.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
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Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
Disney’s board then as a result was committed to getting this transition right this time, looking at other internal candidates and a few notable external names.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 3 Feb. 2026
Several residents and visitors at the scene came out of their units to see what was going on as a result of the commotion in the parking lot.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Teams loved the break from the grind — being able to play and collaborate with friends in the culinary community — which grew stronger as a result.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
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“As a result.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20a%20result. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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