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consequence

[kon-si-kwens, -kwuhns] / ˈkɒn sɪˌkwɛns, -kwəns /




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According to Soto, who is expecting her third child, the fact that her husband was married to an American citizen and had two children who were also citizens was of no consequence.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

In the 1920s, Soviet polymath Alexander Bogdanov’s experiments with rejuvenating blood transfusions attracted the Kremlin’s attention—before he died as a consequence of his self-inflicted treatments, at the age of 55.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

It might own a $100 billion stake in SpaceX, a consequence of its 2015 investment in the rocket company.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

What we need to protect us from financial ruin is strong consumer protections against a damaging consequence of getting cancer in America: financial toxicity.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

There is thus comparatively little risk, but also little adventure, in their handiwork, which as a consequence tends to become routine.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson




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