consequence
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It turns out that cataclysmic global events aren’t necessarily the consequence of large forces and economic laws; often they’re the result of individual folly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
These observations have raised an important question: Are such movement problems simply a consequence of damage occurring in the brain, or could Alzheimer's also interfere directly with nerves elsewhere in the body?
From Science Daily ● Nov. 10, 2026
Another point Privorotsky makes is that if the expansion of future compute is constrained, then the value of existing, energized compute rises as a consequence.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
The bank, an arm of French financial services giant Credit Mutuel in western France, said the attack was "under control" and there would be "no financial consequence" for its clients.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
In consequence, a couple of dozen harmless people had to make lengthy, pointless detours by road before they could resume their long hike.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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You’re likely to see the consequences of the way you donate come tax time.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 14, 2026
Other officials were supposedly worried about the national security consequences.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
But we can assume if her government approached her, anything she gleaned was trivial next to the consequences to China of her exposure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
Although the colorful auroras drew worldwide attention, the consequences of such storms can extend far beyond the night sky.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2026
The Conclusion stands back and asks what the consequences are of recognizing the reality of the Scientific Revolution.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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