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consequence

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




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Taken together, the researchers say these findings suggest that this metabolic abnormality may actively contribute to Alzheimer's disease rather than simply occur as a consequence of it.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

As a consequence, as these stocks have continued their breathtaking rallies, portfolio rules have obliged managers to trim their positions.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

“If Castlelake were to acquire easyJet primarily for its fleet, the likely consequence would be further consolidation in the European short-haul market, including the U.K.,” they say in a research note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

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 consequence, the AT is essentially just the central part of a very long, taxing haul connecting the South and New England.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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