upshot

Example Sentences

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The upshot is that gold’s recent poor run has almost certainly lowered the bottom line for precious metal mining companies.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

The upshot is that the Fed may be entering a new phase where the debate isn’t just about how much to adjust rates, but about whether the next move is up or down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The upshot is the ranges can often be greater away from the sea.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

The upshot is that great whiskey doesn’t have to break the budget.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

Nobody overheard the dialogue, so there is no way of knowing what was said, but the upshot was that Doug got back in line and continued his ascent.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer