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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However, these resilient cacti that evolved to cope with ultra-arid environments are facing hidden threats as a result of a drought that began around 30 years ago.
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CBS News, 15 May 2024
Since then, she’s dealt with an onslaught of insults—from Trump himself, who lost the defamation suit as a result—and from others online.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 15 May 2024
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CBS News, 15 May 2024
Since then, she’s dealt with an onslaught of insults—from Trump himself, who lost the defamation suit as a result—and from others online.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 15 May 2024
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“As a result.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20a%20result. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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