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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The disease occurs due to a defective gene that results in abnormalities in, or absence of, dystrophin, a protein that helps keep the body's muscle cells intact.
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Vendors, too, frequently question whether the large investments in booths and sponsorships genuinely result in meaningful relationships or business opportunities.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
The man's next of kin had not yet been identified as of July 18, resulting in his name being withheld.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2025
His ambitions have sparked concern in the US, resulting in an ongoing tech war, particularly in the semiconductor industry.
—Kristie Lu Stout, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Vendors, too, frequently question whether the large investments in booths and sponsorships genuinely result in meaningful relationships or business opportunities.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
The man's next of kin had not yet been identified as of July 18, resulting in his name being withheld.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2025
His ambitions have sparked concern in the US, resulting in an ongoing tech war, particularly in the semiconductor industry.
—Kristie Lu Stout, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
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“Result in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/result%20in. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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