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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One school bus in Statesville caught fire in May 2021 as a result, the reporting shows.
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 7 June 2024
Both Dimon and Schmidt are U.S. citizens and as a result, the nominations by Sunak—who is currently fighting an election to stay on at number 10 Downing Street—have been routed through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FDOC), per the FT.
—Byeleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 6 June 2024
Irving is the best version of himself and as a result the Mavericks are also the best version of themselves.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2024
And as a result, the show’s second season will be a few episodes shorter than the first.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 5 June 2024
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 7 June 2024
Both Dimon and Schmidt are U.S. citizens and as a result, the nominations by Sunak—who is currently fighting an election to stay on at number 10 Downing Street—have been routed through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FDOC), per the FT.
—Byeleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 6 June 2024
Irving is the best version of himself and as a result the Mavericks are also the best version of themselves.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2024
And as a result, the show’s second season will be a few episodes shorter than the first.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 5 June 2024
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“As a result.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20a%20result. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.
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