# as a result of sth

idiom · CEFR A2

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Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

This phrase connects a cause to an effect. It means 'because of' or 'due to' something that happened.

## Examples

- I am tired as a result of working all day.
- The flight was delayed as a result of the heavy storm, so we missed our connection.
- The company faced significant financial losses as a result of the unexpected market shift, forcing them to restructure their entire business model.

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