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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Such particles constantly trickle down onto Earth's surface as a result of the battering our planet experiences due to cosmic rays that arrive from the most distant parts of the galaxy.
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Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 4 Dec. 2025
During the aftermath, the film shows a brief shot of Harvey, who, after being knocked on his back, is shown with half of his face burned and bloodied as a result of the blast.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025
Fox was among the outlets whose defense correspondents banded together to object to the policy — and who left the building as a result.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Dec. 2025
Healthcare professionals have experienced an increasing rate of burnout as a result of a decrease in available time and resources, as well as ongoing drops in reimbursement.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
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Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 4 Dec. 2025
During the aftermath, the film shows a brief shot of Harvey, who, after being knocked on his back, is shown with half of his face burned and bloodied as a result of the blast.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025
Fox was among the outlets whose defense correspondents banded together to object to the policy — and who left the building as a result.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Dec. 2025
Healthcare professionals have experienced an increasing rate of burnout as a result of a decrease in available time and resources, as well as ongoing drops in reimbursement.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
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“As a result.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20a%20result. Accessed 9 Dec. 2025.
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