result in
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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That resulted in a jeer from Knicks fans, who have not been thrilled with the officiating lately.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 11 June 2026
Naval Combat Demolition Units and others are the predecessors of the Navy SEALs, possibly best known for the mission in 2011 that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, Pakistan.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Exploring the divide between technology and toys through Jessie results in a deeply profound, moving story that had me in a puddle of tears.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 10 June 2026
The report comes as bar advocate work stoppage has resulted in hundreds of cases being dismissed due to defendants not being provided legal representation within 45 days, per the state’s Lavalle Protocol.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 11 June 2026
Naval Combat Demolition Units and others are the predecessors of the Navy SEALs, possibly best known for the mission in 2011 that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, Pakistan.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Exploring the divide between technology and toys through Jessie results in a deeply profound, moving story that had me in a puddle of tears.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 10 June 2026
The report comes as bar advocate work stoppage has resulted in hundreds of cases being dismissed due to defendants not being provided legal representation within 45 days, per the state’s Lavalle Protocol.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
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“Result in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/result%20in. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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