result in
phrasal 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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However, as mentioned above, Garcia failed a drug test, which resulted in the outcome of the fight being overturned, and ruled a no contest.
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Others have even started yelling the phrase back at their kids, which has resulted in mixed reactions from Gen Alpha.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 28 Apr. 2025
Offering a 23% concentration of pure vitamin C, this formula delivers some serious brightening benefits, resulting in a more even-looking complexion and faded hyperpigmentation.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2025
Yet the law has resulted in no prosecutions, despite several large pollution cases.
—Pamela McElwee, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2025
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Others have even started yelling the phrase back at their kids, which has resulted in mixed reactions from Gen Alpha.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 28 Apr. 2025
Offering a 23% concentration of pure vitamin C, this formula delivers some serious brightening benefits, resulting in a more even-looking complexion and faded hyperpigmentation.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2025
Yet the law has resulted in no prosecutions, despite several large pollution cases.
—Pamela McElwee, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for result in
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“Result in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/result%20in. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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