What does the cryptic crossword clue "Company pitch a line — this may be the result (9)" mean?

The definition is "result". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CO (abbreviation="Company") + ROLL (synonym="pitch") + A (abbreviation="a") + RY (abbreviation="line") = COROLLARY; definition: "result" The answer is COROLLARY.

Company pitch a line — this may be the result (9)

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