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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Has the lens people see you through now as a result of playing Gregory impacted other roles and opportunities you’re offered?
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Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2025
Content Sales/Licensing and Other revenue fell $368 million as a result.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025
Studies show that as a result of these cycles, Americans on the left and right have developed an exaggerated sense of the other side’s hostility, exactly as some political demagogues intend.
—Adam G. Klein, The Conversation, 12 Nov. 2025
The memo, sent to regional SNAP directors, covered the 50% food stamp payments families would receive for this month as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2025
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Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2025
Content Sales/Licensing and Other revenue fell $368 million as a result.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025
Studies show that as a result of these cycles, Americans on the left and right have developed an exaggerated sense of the other side’s hostility, exactly as some political demagogues intend.
—Adam G. Klein, The Conversation, 12 Nov. 2025
The memo, sent to regional SNAP directors, covered the 50% food stamp payments families would receive for this month as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 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 Nov. 2025.
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