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.
Examples of result in in a Sentence
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The company’s growth — Back Yard Burgers once boasted 160 locations across the country — led to turmoil among its leadership, ultimately resulting in a 2012 bankruptcy filing.
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David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2024
Over time, these communities lose sight of the fact that the president may be neglecting fellow directors by diminishing their views and responsibilities, resulting in fewer owners volunteering to serve.
—Gabriella M. Ruiz, Miami Herald, 13 May 2024
Owing to Steven’s creative mindset and unique approach to the industry, Zeus has been able to complete more than 17,000 transactions so far, resulting in $5 billion in retail mortgage loan originations.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
This search resulted in possible relatives of the victim.
—Andrea Vacchiano, Fox News, 12 May 2024
Out of the 193 bear attacks that were reported, six of them resulted in fatalities, the most since 2006.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
The same language was used to describe protests in the wake of the 2020 killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police, which resulted in over 10,000 arrests nationwide.
—Graham Lee Brewer, The Denver Post, 11 May 2024
That could result in higher premiums—the monthly amount Medicare recipients pay for their plans.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 10 May 2024
Newsom had largely stayed on the sidelines of the debate that has embroiled campuses across the nation and has resulted in arrests and other police action at Cal Poly Humboldt and UCLA, as well as the private University of Southern California.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 10 May 2024
David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2024
Over time, these communities lose sight of the fact that the president may be neglecting fellow directors by diminishing their views and responsibilities, resulting in fewer owners volunteering to serve.
—Gabriella M. Ruiz, Miami Herald, 13 May 2024
Owing to Steven’s creative mindset and unique approach to the industry, Zeus has been able to complete more than 17,000 transactions so far, resulting in $5 billion in retail mortgage loan originations.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
This search resulted in possible relatives of the victim.
—Andrea Vacchiano, Fox News, 12 May 2024
Out of the 193 bear attacks that were reported, six of them resulted in fatalities, the most since 2006.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
The same language was used to describe protests in the wake of the 2020 killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police, which resulted in over 10,000 arrests nationwide.
—Graham Lee Brewer, The Denver Post, 11 May 2024
That could result in higher premiums—the monthly amount Medicare recipients pay for their plans.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 10 May 2024
Newsom had largely stayed on the sidelines of the debate that has embroiled campuses across the nation and has resulted in arrests and other police action at Cal Poly Humboldt and UCLA, as well as the private University of Southern California.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 10 May 2024
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“Result in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/result%20in. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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