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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In a rare moment of impressive hosting, Vanessa Lachey pointed out that Edmond's traumatic childhood and upbringing might result in him only focusing on the positive memories and blocking out any negative memories as a coping mechanism.
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Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Decades of mismanagement ravaged the South American country, resulting in intense inflation as high as 300% in early 2024 and high levels of poverty.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Partisanship aside, however, off-year elections result in fewer people participating in choosing their state government officials.
—Time, 29 Oct. 2025
The office runs local elections and calculates election results in the city, including for presidential races.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Decades of mismanagement ravaged the South American country, resulting in intense inflation as high as 300% in early 2024 and high levels of poverty.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Partisanship aside, however, off-year elections result in fewer people participating in choosing their state government officials.
—Time, 29 Oct. 2025
The office runs local elections and calculates election results in the city, including for presidential races.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Result in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/result%20in. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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