result in

verb

resulted in; resulting in; results in
Synonyms of result innext
: 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 African Union estimated that conflict resulted in around 600,000 deaths from combat, famine and the collapse of healthcare. — Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026 Oversaturating floors can result in mold or mildew growth, lifting, warping, or swelling, while the soap can also leave behind a residue that dulls the finish, creating a cloudy or streaky appearance. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026 According to Fish and Wildlife, black bear encounters resulting in human injury are rare in California. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 Barker suggested the box offices was also being impacted by a phenomenon set in motion by the pandemic and the rise of the platforms, which has resulted in audiences in their teens, 20s and 30s being exposed to wider cinema content. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2026 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 29 Sep. 2026.

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