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results (in)

verb

present tense third-person singular of result (in)

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to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) the mix of icy conditions and rush-hour traffic resulted in a number of accidents on the interstate

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Similarly, during construction, heavy machinery causes soil compaction, temporary dust and noise pollution, which can further disorient wildlife, by changing local ecosystems and altering conditions for plants, ground-dwelling species and insects.

— Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Measles hospitalizes nearly 10% of its victims and causes pneumonia, sepsis and potentially fatal encephalitis.

— Dr. Michael Good, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026

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The storm system brings the chance of some hail and damaging winds throughout the evening.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Mecklenburg County this year also invited the neighborhood to participate in its inaugural Meck Fest, a series that brings free food, music and activities to smaller community parks.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026

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But the arrival of two strangers investigating her past sets off a series of events that prompts the residents of Crystal Lake to question who Pam Voorhees really is.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026
This development prompts questions about potential industry-wide price realignments and the urgent need for better AI cost management strategies.

— Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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The coflow process generates commercially valuable magnesium hydroxide, after which the leftover seawater, or regular seawater, is desalinated and split into acidic and alkaline byproducts.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
While each system generates valuable information, the data frequently remains isolated within departmental workflows.

— Fabio Belloni, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

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This matching set from Amazon does exactly that, featuring a flattering high neckline and breezy cropped pants that are polished enough to wear straight from the airport to your destination.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
Now, a law that does a lot of good for individual patients could wind up raising costs for everyone.

— Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026

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