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 resulted in Zelle becoming a hub for fraudulent activity, such as scammers gaining access to accounts and making unauthorized transfers, the office said.
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Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
The district contends that portions of the STAAR test, or the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, calculated by artificial intelligence resulted in lower scores for students.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Aug. 2025
His spirits were further dampened by the closing of the State Fair one day early, resulting in the loss of business on one of the fair's busiest days.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
But key positions at the agency remain unfilled and there are concerns its reduced workforce could result in reimbursement delays if a hurricane strikes.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
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Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
The district contends that portions of the STAAR test, or the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, calculated by artificial intelligence resulted in lower scores for students.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Aug. 2025
His spirits were further dampened by the closing of the State Fair one day early, resulting in the loss of business on one of the fair's busiest days.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
But key positions at the agency remain unfilled and there are concerns its reduced workforce could result in reimbursement delays if a hurricane strikes.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
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“Result in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/result%20in. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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