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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State system changes could result in delays as long as a few weeks to several months because states must reload their eligibility systems, according to government updates.
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
These weather conditions will result in elevated fire potential and a threat of adverse fire behavior.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
On the earnings call, Sinclair president and CEO Chris Ripley noted that Sinclair’s ABC stations are currently affected by the Disney-YouTube TV dispute, which has resulted in a blackout of ABC, as well as ESPN and other networks, on YouTube TV since last Friday.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
The incident marks the deadliest crash in UPS history and the blast created a towering plume of smoke that was visible for miles and resulted in residents sheltering in place.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
These weather conditions will result in elevated fire potential and a threat of adverse fire behavior.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
On the earnings call, Sinclair president and CEO Chris Ripley noted that Sinclair’s ABC stations are currently affected by the Disney-YouTube TV dispute, which has resulted in a blackout of ABC, as well as ESPN and other networks, on YouTube TV since last Friday.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
The incident marks the deadliest crash in UPS history and the blast created a towering plume of smoke that was visible for miles and resulted in residents sheltering in place.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Result in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/result%20in. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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