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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Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
In total, experts estimate that somewhere between 20,000 and 150,000 Sudanese have died as a result of the war.
—Violet Ikong, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Apr. 2025
Regulators also say Meta's privacy protections have lapsed as a result of its alleged monopoly status.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
Within the agency, officials are now warning of delays and disruptions to testing as a result.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2025
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“As a result.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20a%20result. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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