Example Sentences

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Equifax, the credit bureau, said that the war had resulted in higher interest rates and reduced U.S. mortgage activity, preventing it from raising constant-currency revenue guidance.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

While the Saudi Defense Ministry then said the attack had resulted in a limited fire and minor damage, current and former officials said it was worse, sparking a blaze that raged for half a day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

A U.S. military investigation found that multiple human and systems errors had resulted in the strike team mistaking the building for a Taliban target.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

Lulworth Estate said storms had resulted in "significant disruption to coastal access" and the safety of visitors remained its "highest priority".

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

“But when the genetic manipulations began to take effect, the alterations had disastrous consequences. As it turns out, the attempt had resulted not in corrected genes, but in damaged ones,” David says.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth