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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Sea level rise will progressively result in the intrusion of saline water into coastal aquifers, necessitating the continuation of the historical trend of moving wellfields farther inland.
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Bob Maliva, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
Only three of those incidents resulted in serious injuries requiring medical attention, excluding the fatal attack this week.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 10 May 2025
As of Friday, according to the Associated Press’s tracking tool, 79 suits have resulted in Trump’s actions being fully or partially blocked by federal judges, 46 were decided in Trump’s favor, and 75 are still pending decisions.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2025
Steam can remove sealants and penetrate the porous stone, which could result in discoloration or cracking.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
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Bob Maliva, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
Only three of those incidents resulted in serious injuries requiring medical attention, excluding the fatal attack this week.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 10 May 2025
As of Friday, according to the Associated Press’s tracking tool, 79 suits have resulted in Trump’s actions being fully or partially blocked by federal judges, 46 were decided in Trump’s favor, and 75 are still pending decisions.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2025
Steam can remove sealants and penetrate the porous stone, which could result in discoloration or cracking.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
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“Result in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/result%20in. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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