as a result

phrase

: 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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And as a result, none of those projects are as good as the original. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026 The number of shoppers interested in new and used EVs spiked when gas prices rose 40 percent this year as a result of the war in Iran — but mostly in models priced lower than the average $50,000 cost of a new vehicle today. — John Voelcker, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026 Oregon, Florida and Pittsburgh fell out of the top 25 as a result. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026 The increase in online sports betting has worsened mental health problems in younger men, leading to more hospital visits as a result. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as a result

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