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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The steering column upper shaft may detach, which can result in lost control.
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Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
Typically a shutdown results in the closure of or limited access to resources at National Park Service sites, which includes the Indiana Dunes.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Whether intentional or not, the specific hue results in a look that resembles a pre-worn Air Force 1, but without the exaggerated scuffs and stains found on the aforementioned Dirty Triple White look.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
That resulted in the sharp downward move in the September figure of 43,000.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
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Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
Typically a shutdown results in the closure of or limited access to resources at National Park Service sites, which includes the Indiana Dunes.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Whether intentional or not, the specific hue results in a look that resembles a pre-worn Air Force 1, but without the exaggerated scuffs and stains found on the aforementioned Dirty Triple White look.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
That resulted in the sharp downward move in the September figure of 43,000.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Result in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/result%20in. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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