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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The Fire Services Department said that a total of 12 people from the city's fire service had been injured as a result of the rescue efforts, with one in critical condition after suffering a heat stroke.
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Peter Guo, NBC news, 28 Nov. 2025
The good news is that Honey’s efforts have proved well received on social media, with the pint-sized pooch earning a raft of new fans as a result.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Spacey likened his predicament to the experiences of actors of yore, who were swept into the Hollywood blacklist as a result of McCarthyism.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2025
Another challenge for Suihkonen, who claims she was recently placed on unpaid work furlough by the city of Tower as a result of her injuries, is paying for changes to her home to accommodate her limited mobility.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
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Peter Guo, NBC news, 28 Nov. 2025
The good news is that Honey’s efforts have proved well received on social media, with the pint-sized pooch earning a raft of new fans as a result.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Spacey likened his predicament to the experiences of actors of yore, who were swept into the Hollywood blacklist as a result of McCarthyism.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2025
Another challenge for Suihkonen, who claims she was recently placed on unpaid work furlough by the city of Tower as a result of her injuries, is paying for changes to her home to accommodate her limited mobility.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 26 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 29 Nov. 2025.
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