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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But there’s also still room to grow, and certain structural issues as a result of this eight-ish-episodes-per-year format. — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 The mysterious glade is actually likely a piece of land that broke off from the reservoir’s shoreline as a result of record-high water levels this year. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2026 Equality Ohio, an LGBTQ rights group, changed her rating from A to pending as a result of her comments. — Arit John, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 Poramet said the visit is particularly welcome as international tourism has declined worldwide due to soaring gas prices as a result of the conflict in the Middle East. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as a result

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