as a result
idiom
: 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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As of July 15, about 100 structures had been destroyed as a result of the fire, most of which were cabins used to house visitors, according to a preliminary structure loss report from the Grand Canyon National Park.
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Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 20 July 2025
Tubman was disabled as a result of the childhood assault.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
While their missions have not changed, the nonprofit leaders stressed, how their services are delivered will have to change as a result of the federal funding cuts.
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His rookie season came to a conclusion after his first preseason game as a result of a knee injury, but O’Connell clearly believes that McCarthy has greatness stamped on his resume and that all of his talent will become apparent at some time during the season.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 20 July 2025
Tubman was disabled as a result of the childhood assault.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
While their missions have not changed, the nonprofit leaders stressed, how their services are delivered will have to change as a result of the federal funding cuts.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2025
His rookie season came to a conclusion after his first preseason game as a result of a knee injury, but O’Connell clearly believes that McCarthy has greatness stamped on his resume and that all of his talent will become apparent at some time during the season.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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“As a result.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20a%20result. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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