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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That trial resulted in a mistrial after the juries deadlocked. —

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Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024 Alignment Fixed an issue where using a Cover 3 Shell on a Cover 1 Blitz play vs Empty Base Flex or Trio would result in the Tight End being left open. —

Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 As the series title suggests, Georgie and Mandy’s relationship may result in divorce, per Screen Rant. —

Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for result in