as a result
idiom
: because of something
He sprained his wrist and, as a result, he will not be playing in the tournament.
—often + of
As a result of the accident, he was out of work for three months.
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At least six people have died as a result of the fires, which have been fueled by dry conditions and ferocious winds.
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Max Butterworth, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
At least one person has died as a result of the fire.
—Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
As of Wednesday, at least two people had died as a result of the Palisades Fire, which sparked Tuesday morning in Pacific Palisades, according to the California Department of Fire and Forestry.
—Fernanda Galan, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
Threat level: More than 50,000 people received evacuation orders overnight as a result of the Eaton Fire, Angeles National Forest officials said.
—Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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Max Butterworth, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
At least one person has died as a result of the fire.
—Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
As of Wednesday, at least two people had died as a result of the Palisades Fire, which sparked Tuesday morning in Pacific Palisades, according to the California Department of Fire and Forestry.
—Fernanda Galan, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
Threat level: More than 50,000 people received evacuation orders overnight as a result of the Eaton Fire, Angeles National Forest officials said.
—Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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“As a result.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20a%20result. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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