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Should we use "as a result of..." or "as the result of...."?
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Why is "as the result of" wrong? I come across quite often especially on academic works.
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Why is "as the result of" wrong? I come across quite often especially on academic works.
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I think both could be used depending on context. Are you talking about something specific or general? This would determine your choice.
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As a result of, IS MORE ACCURATE
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Old 27-Sep-2007, 21:29
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As a result of, IS MORE ACCURATE
According to who? I think Naamplao made it very clear with his/her explanation, about the different usages.
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