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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This lack of options has resulted in many fans and analysts thinking outside the box for the Nittany Lions' next head coach.
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MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
Yates said Amazon, as part of the deal, will be paying a fee that will go back to the company's retail customers, resulting in energy cost savings.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025
In August, the first gathering resulted in around 30 benches, priced at about $35 each in supplies, that volunteers placed around the city.
—Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Dec. 2025
Conventional storage is struggling to keep up, resulting in a massive environmental footprint and a big logistical burden.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Dec. 2025
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MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
Yates said Amazon, as part of the deal, will be paying a fee that will go back to the company's retail customers, resulting in energy cost savings.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025
In August, the first gathering resulted in around 30 benches, priced at about $35 each in supplies, that volunteers placed around the city.
—Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Dec. 2025
Conventional storage is struggling to keep up, resulting in a massive environmental footprint and a big logistical burden.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Result in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/result%20in. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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