result in
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 partnership resulted in the implementation of energy efficiency measures across the HVAC and lighting systems that are projected to reduce carbon emissions by an amount equivalent to avoiding the import of approximately 7,200 barrels of oil.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
That decision means the jury can also issue punitive damages, which could result in millions more being awarded.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Although some of these drones get through, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to homes and infrastructure, analysts at RUSI and CSIS say that Ukraine’s air defenses are doing remarkably well considering the sheer size of Russia’s attacks.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
This results in higher-confidence findings and better context around risk, rather than relying solely on theoretical exposure.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 June 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
That decision means the jury can also issue punitive damages, which could result in millions more being awarded.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Although some of these drones get through, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to homes and infrastructure, analysts at RUSI and CSIS say that Ukraine’s air defenses are doing remarkably well considering the sheer size of Russia’s attacks.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
This results in higher-confidence findings and better context around risk, rather than relying solely on theoretical exposure.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 June 2026
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“Result in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/result%20in. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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