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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His injuries resulted in a scheduled right leg amputation in March.
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Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
The restriction includes bans on procedures and treatments that could result in sterilization, such as certain hormone therapies.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
For years, the building’s temperature ran on basic thermostats, which could result in inefficiencies or energy waste, says Avi Schron, the executive vice president at Cammeby’s International, which owns the building.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
However, spinal fusions can result in a reduced range of motion or flexibility, as two vertebrae heal into one bone.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
The restriction includes bans on procedures and treatments that could result in sterilization, such as certain hormone therapies.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
For years, the building’s temperature ran on basic thermostats, which could result in inefficiencies or energy waste, says Avi Schron, the executive vice president at Cammeby’s International, which owns the building.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
However, spinal fusions can result in a reduced range of motion or flexibility, as two vertebrae heal into one bone.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Result in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/result%20in. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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