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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Vandal Palma, takes an international approach to its menu, resulting in creative mixtures like a ceviche in a crisp, edible cone with coconut foam inspired by Thai and Peruvian flavors (€7).
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Emilio Parra Doiztua, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
These competing impulses have resulted in distinct strategies.
—Happymon Jacob, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
In a research brief Wednesday, Stephens analysts said the company beat the estimate after better-than-expected results in the intermodal and dedicated contract services segments.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2025
Avoid sudden swerving, which can result in a loss of control and a more serious crash.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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Emilio Parra Doiztua, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
These competing impulses have resulted in distinct strategies.
—Happymon Jacob, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
In a research brief Wednesday, Stephens analysts said the company beat the estimate after better-than-expected results in the intermodal and dedicated contract services segments.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2025
Avoid sudden swerving, which can result in a loss of control and a more serious crash.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Result in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/result%20in. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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