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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Though his contract expires after 2028, Miami could use a void year that will result in an $11 million cap charge in 2029.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Dec. 2025
The deadly shooting resulted in 15 fatalities, while others were injured, including two officers who were shot during the episode.
—Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
One example is an AI detection software that mistook a bag of Doritos for a gun, resulting in a large police response.
—James Densley, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025
European defense stocks rallied on Wednesday morning as investors awaited the outcome of the meeting, which is widely expected to result in approval of the new military budget.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Dec. 2025
The deadly shooting resulted in 15 fatalities, while others were injured, including two officers who were shot during the episode.
—Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
One example is an AI detection software that mistook a bag of Doritos for a gun, resulting in a large police response.
—James Densley, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025
European defense stocks rallied on Wednesday morning as investors awaited the outcome of the meeting, which is widely expected to result in approval of the new military budget.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
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“Result in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/result%20in. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.
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