result in

verb

resulted in; resulting in; results in
Synonyms of result innext
: 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 next day, the Colombian Army stormed the Palace and retook it, resulting in the deaths and disappearances of at least 94 people, including justices, guerrilla members, civilians and military personnel. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026 The combination also resulted in a greater improvement in blood glucose control. — Mike McRae 09, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026 The Raiders added to their advantage later in the quarter when a bad snap on a Dunbar punt attempt resulted in a safety, increasing the lead to 16-0. — Shiloh Robinson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2026 Inland, southern San Bernardino County faces at least a 40% chance of excessive rain that could result in flash flooding through Saturday night, said Julie Phillipson, lead meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Las Vegas. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for result in

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“Result in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/result%20in. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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