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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Since 2017, three high-profile results have resulted in a swirl of interest by fans.
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Maury Brown, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Calvert-Lewin had 10 of those, his joint-highest this season, with six of them resulting in shots, his most in 2024-25.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Non-compliance with these Official Rules shall result in disqualification and award of the prize(s) to an alternate winner.
—USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
Unfortunately, their ineptness and inexperience with covert operations result in countless squabbles.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
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Maury Brown, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Calvert-Lewin had 10 of those, his joint-highest this season, with six of them resulting in shots, his most in 2024-25.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Non-compliance with these Official Rules shall result in disqualification and award of the prize(s) to an alternate winner.
—USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
Unfortunately, their ineptness and inexperience with covert operations result in countless squabbles.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Result in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/result%20in. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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