as in results
formal
to have a particular result
—used especially to describe how something affects someone or something or affects the opinion that people have about someone or something —+ to
It redounds to his credit that he worked so hard to prevent this crisis.
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Proven Fit and Comfort Like the Ghost 17 road shoe, the Ghost Trail securely holds the heel and midfoot while giving way to a just-roomy-enough toe box for a fit that works across most foot types.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside,
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Best Casting was this year’s new category, and the show presented it really cleanly and movingly, with one actor from each film onstage talking to the nominated casting director about how their work shaped the entire film and how the casting process works.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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His rocket company, SpaceX, already operates the Starlink constellation, which currently has more than 9,500 satellites flying.—
Tessa McCann,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2026
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The organization, which operates in Los Angeles, Orange County and Phoenix, was founded in the wake of the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.—
Amalia Roy,
FOXNews.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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Gardner also performs her own material, mining her life.—
Barbara Bry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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The community is on the brink of collapse – until Elias’ estranged brother Joosua returns from prison and performs a miraculous healing.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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Lollapalooza has announced music acts for summer 2026, including headliners Charli xcx, Tate McRae, Lorde, Olivia Dean, John Summit, JENNIE of Blackpink, Smashing Pumpkins and The xx.—
Doug George,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Levity acts as a conduit for open-hearted vulnerability.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Depending on how that pans out, Embiid could miss the meeting between the Hawks and 76ers, who have the 16th-hardest remaining schedule, on Saturday.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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However, at the end of the video, the camera pans out to show a render of what appears to be an F-47.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Redounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redounds. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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