result
verb (used without object)
to spring, arise, or proceed as a consequence of actions, circumstances, premises, etc.; be the outcome.
will result
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future tenseof result.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Its remarks follow a deal between Qantas and Accenture that will result in about 850 job cuts at the Australian carrier.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026
It’s too early to know if his appeal will result in success at the polls.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026
The effort will result in lower upfront costs for eligible housing and commercial projects, Bass said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
If you live well into your 80s, delaying benefits will result in higher lifetime monthly payments.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Despite its passing resemblance to the lobster, it should on no account be eaten, as its flesh is unfit for human consumption and will result in a high fever and an unsightly greenish rash.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
