The argument led to a breach of contract

I kept it in the cellar to avoid it getting too hot

The upshot of all the arguments was that we abandoned the project

She put a cover over it and that kept it dry

The car wouldn't start. As a result, I had to take the bus.

I couldn't leave for the speaker was about to start

Owing to his incompetence, the work had to be re-done

Since I had left my coat in the car I got drenched

subordination (natural consequence)

conjunct

subject noun

coordination (natural consequence)

coordination (intended consequence)

result verb

subordination (intended consequence)

noun-phrase introduction