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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Four inmates were rushed to the hospital as a result.
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 26 May 2024
The International Court of Justice, while serving as the U.N.’s highest court, does not have the powers necessary for enforcement of its rulings, and, as a result, its orders are often ignored.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 24 May 2024
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 26 May 2024
The International Court of Justice, while serving as the U.N.’s highest court, does not have the powers necessary for enforcement of its rulings, and, as a result, its orders are often ignored.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 24 May 2024
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“As a result.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20a%20result. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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