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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Being able to work through conflicts can often result in an even stronger bond.
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Joy Harden Bradford,
AJC.com,
2 July 2026
Second-tier offenses call for a minimum of 20 years and third tier crimes could result in a lifetime on the registry.
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Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The filter plant beneath the pool flooded, resulting in damage to motors and other equipment.
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Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
The change resulted in now-infamous imagery of Hernandez sharing podium spots with the female second-place finishers.
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Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
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Joy Harden Bradford,
AJC.com,
2 July 2026
Second-tier offenses call for a minimum of 20 years and third tier crimes could result in a lifetime on the registry.
—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The filter plant beneath the pool flooded, resulting in damage to motors and other equipment.
—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
The change resulted in now-infamous imagery of Hernandez sharing podium spots with the female second-place finishers.
—
Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
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“Result in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/result%20in. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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