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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While stress has always been part of the role, these growing challenges are not only resulting in disorganization, but also significant leadership burnout.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
That hasn’t resulted in many new laws, at least so far.
—Christina A. Cassidy, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
The agaves used to make the tequila have aged for at least six years, giving them a higher sugar content, which results in a better finished product.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 June 2025
In 2023, the number of fatalities fell slightly, to six fatal boating incidents resulting in seven deaths, according to state data.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
That hasn’t resulted in many new laws, at least so far.
—Christina A. Cassidy, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
The agaves used to make the tequila have aged for at least six years, giving them a higher sugar content, which results in a better finished product.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 June 2025
In 2023, the number of fatalities fell slightly, to six fatal boating incidents resulting in seven deaths, according to state data.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2025
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“Result in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/result%20in. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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