Example Sentences
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The most recent occurrence, in late 2015 and early 2016, resulted in an estimated $3.9 trillion in economic losses worldwide, though the U.S. escaped relatively unscathed.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska told Spain's La 1 TV channel that firefighting efforts on Monday night had resulted in "relatively positive progress".
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
“While nothing can replace the life that was lost, the swift and focused work of our detectives resulted in the suspect being safely taken into custody.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Surprise bills usually resulted from patients who received emergency care at hospitals outside their insurance network, or at in-network hospitals that contract with out-of-network providers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
According to wetlands experts quoted in the paper, the whole thing had resulted from the pond being too shallow and the water too warm.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
