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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Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025
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The tenants’ union held meetings that resulted in several actions by large groups of people bringing in hardship waivers for rent cancellation to management offices.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2025
Just digging in the sand can result in a whole new collection.
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Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025
This results in a moderate Cash-to-Assets Ratio of 9.8%
How Resilient Is ABT Stock During A Downturn?
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The tenants’ union held meetings that resulted in several actions by large groups of people bringing in hardship waivers for rent cancellation to management offices.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2025
Just digging in the sand can result in a whole new collection.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
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“Result in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/result%20in. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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