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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Bay Area roadways have also been severely impacted as a result of flooding, leading to several crashes.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
Noah Stubbs, a spokesperson for the utility, wrote that there is no immediate impact to customer bills as a result of the order, but the utility was looking into potential future impact.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 24 Dec. 2025
Today, the characters in each music video carry as much importance as the tracks themselves, and as a result, characters are beginning to stand on their own outside the music video framework – as seen in the recent live appearances by Kasane Teto.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2025
Many lives have been changed, as a result of these efforts, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
Noah Stubbs, a spokesperson for the utility, wrote that there is no immediate impact to customer bills as a result of the order, but the utility was looking into potential future impact.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 24 Dec. 2025
Today, the characters in each music video carry as much importance as the tracks themselves, and as a result, characters are beginning to stand on their own outside the music video framework – as seen in the recent live appearances by Kasane Teto.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2025
Many lives have been changed, as a result of these efforts, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 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 27 Dec. 2025.
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