result in

phrasal verb

resulted in; resulting in; results in
: to cause (something) to happen
The disease resulted in his death.
: to produce (something) as a result
The trial resulted in an acquittal.

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The Kunming International Flora Auction Trading Center in Yunnan province, Asia's largest flower market, said in May that more demand is coming from less affluent lower-tier cities, resulting in higher volumes but lower average selling prices. Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 15 June 2025 Some buildings carry policies based on outdated valuations, which can result in partial or inadequate payouts after a loss. Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025 This results in chewy little springs perfect for pasta salads, but also a rich ragù. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 June 2025 The Taos got inadequate results in the front crash test and for its headlights and pedestrian crash avoidance system. Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 14 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for result in

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“Result in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/result%20in. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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