Learn English – difference between the meanings of ‘is a result of’ and ‘results from’

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I'm searching on the internet how to use result from, and I've found the examples:

His failure is a result of laziness.

His failure results from his laziness.

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Are both correct? Is there a slight difference in meaning?

Best Answer

Both are possible. I'd have rather said (AE speaker)

"His failure is a result of his laziness"

The 2nd option you list (results from) is correct but isn't great and refers to something general, not a specific instance of failure.

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