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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The four-day firestorm has resulted in 10 deaths so far, with more than 9,000 structures damaged or destroyed and more than 150,000 people still under mandatory evacuation orders, as of Friday afternoon. —

Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025 Research has found evidence that playing chess may result in improved brain function, memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking. —

Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025 This scenario would result in a rookie, Sam Howell and the veteran free agent signee competing for Seattle’s starting job in 2025. —

Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025 However, a clerical error resulted in Trinity receiving $5,057,850. —

Wpec Staff, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for result in