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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He was captured in Mexico in March and deported to Guatemala as a result of joint efforts between the two countries and the United States, officials said at the time.
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CBS News, 9 May 2025
If implemented, Trump's plan would roll back one of the tax cuts that took effect as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Did Elmo get sacked as a result of President Trump’s attempts to defund public media?
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CBS News, 9 May 2025
If implemented, Trump's plan would roll back one of the tax cuts that took effect as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Did Elmo get sacked as a result of President Trump’s attempts to defund public media?
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 May 2025
Evan Rodrigues as a result has dropped to the fourth line with Nico Sturm and Jesper Boqvist.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
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“As a result.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20a%20result. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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