How to Use result in in a Sentence

result in

phrasal verb
Definition of result innext
  • The play results in a 3-yard loss for Clyde Edwards-Helaire.
    — Lance Reisland, cleveland, 30 Aug. 2023
  • The raids resulted in the release of more than 4,000 inmates.
    — Dánica Coto and Evens Sanon, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2024
  • None of the probes have resulted in public findings, and most are still open.
    — Molly Hensley-Clancy, Washington Post, 23 July 2024
  • The vinyl renaissance The vinyl renaissance in the U.K. resulted in record-high sales last year for the first time since 1990.
    — Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 12 Mar. 2024
  • The thefts have resulted in a $1.2 million loss for Gold State Water.
    — Greg Wehner, Fox News, 6 June 2024
  • The use of the ramming tactic to end a highway pursuit resulted in three deaths in just over two months in 2023.
    — Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 24 July 2024
  • Art’s jump results in him crashing down into Patrick in a sort of tackle-hug.
    — Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 29 Apr. 2024
  • The number resulted in the biggest applause break of the entire show.
    — Miriam Katz, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2023
  • The attack on Israel resulted in about 1,400 deaths and the capture of hundreds of people.
    — Samuel Schaffer, Washington Examiner, 19 Nov. 2023
  • Friend in the passenger seat, spouse in back is least likely to result in the guest’s feeling left out of the conversation.
    — Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2023
  • That’s going to result in a retail shortfall of more than $3 billion compared to last year.
    — Chris Morris, Fortune, 12 July 2023
  • These forces also resulted in the country falling into a trade deficit in July 2022 for the first time in three decades.
    — Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 8 Nov. 2023
  • The suggestion of three rate cuts on the menu in 2024 resulted in the Dow closing at a record high, Fortune reported.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 14 Dec. 2023
  • That pattern could change, resulting in a very wet winter.
    — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2023
  • This results in paper-like thin sheets that can be rolled to wrap rice and fish to make sushi, or be soaked in water to be rehydrated.
    — Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
  • The renovation resulted in a total shift of how the Davises use their space—and a challenge to even the most ingrained habits.
    — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 25 July 2023
  • The former president has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him, which could result in prison time if he’s convicted.
    — Alison Durkee, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
  • The 2022 midterm election was the first to use Michigan’s new districts, resulting in a flip of legislative control.
    — Scott Bauer and David A. Lieb, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Members of Congress aren't going to like the results in every single year, but that's not the way the Constitution works.
    — CBS News, 31 Dec. 2023
  • The Sooners committed two more errors in the third inning, resulting in the Jayhawks’ fourth run.
    — Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2024
  • This often results in abrasions from their skin sliding over dirt or concrete.
    — Stacey Colino, Parents, 20 Sep. 2023
  • In the meantime, the lack of compliance could result in the county jail being placed into receivership.
    — Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 18 June 2024
  • That was the gist of headlines two years ago, when Swift’s Eras Tour resulted in a ticket-sales fiasco of epic proportions.
    — Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
  • What that results in is people not getting access to routine health care screenings.
    — Detroit Free Press, 23 Mar. 2024
  • From Friday to Saturday afternoon, the Bay Area saw some downpours that resulted in be less than an inch of rain.
    — Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2024
  • This results in difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing, and a tight feeling in the chest.
    — Courtney Southwick, Health, 23 July 2024
  • The grape flavor tends to result in more of a gray than purple, so many recommend tossing some blue powder in there for a more vibrant color.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2024
  • Stafford missed a wide-open Henderson on a sideline route that would have resulted in a long gain, possibly a touchdown.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2023
  • This results in smoother skin that lasts longer compared to traditional shaving.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2024
  • Waiting too long to apply a tourniquet results in the injured person losing too much blood—which can lead to shock (a life-threatening state when there isn't enough blood flowing through the body).
    — Cristina Mutchler, Health, 17 Aug. 2024

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