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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According to the ruling, research projects across the UC system lost more than $324 million in grant funding as a result of the White House’s cuts.
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The three officers are on administrative leave as a result of the shooting that unfolded Monday night at an apartment complex in the 2400 block of Third Avenue North, Moorhead Police Chief Chris Helmick said.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 13 Aug. 2025
The Trump administration has done nothing to follow up on the president’s April comments to help farmers or any other U.S. businesses retain or regain their workforce as a result of his deportation policies.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2025
Over the next decade, the Tax Foundation notes, American GDP will be reduced by nearly 1% as a result of the tariffs.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The three officers are on administrative leave as a result of the shooting that unfolded Monday night at an apartment complex in the 2400 block of Third Avenue North, Moorhead Police Chief Chris Helmick said.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 13 Aug. 2025
The Trump administration has done nothing to follow up on the president’s April comments to help farmers or any other U.S. businesses retain or regain their workforce as a result of his deportation policies.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2025
Over the next decade, the Tax Foundation notes, American GDP will be reduced by nearly 1% as a result of the tariffs.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
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“As a result.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20a%20result. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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