result in
verb
resulted in; resulting in; results in
: to cause (something) to happen
The disease resulted in his death.
: to produce (something) as a result
The trial resulted in an acquittal.
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In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
According to advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety, there have been at least 120 unintentional shootings in 2026 by children, resulting in 43 deaths and 79 injuries.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 17 June 2026
For their size, the voltages produced inside cells can rival that of a lightning bolt, and every day of activity results in a lot of molecular damage and waste products.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
Then a casual dig through an estate sale bin morphs into obsession, resulting in making bids at auctions, combing through the recesses of eBay or imploring friends in politics to snag you a piece.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
According to advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety, there have been at least 120 unintentional shootings in 2026 by children, resulting in 43 deaths and 79 injuries.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 17 June 2026
For their size, the voltages produced inside cells can rival that of a lightning bolt, and every day of activity results in a lot of molecular damage and waste products.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
Then a casual dig through an estate sale bin morphs into obsession, resulting in making bids at auctions, combing through the recesses of eBay or imploring friends in politics to snag you a piece.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
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“Result in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/result%20in. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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