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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

Urbanization, as both a cause and consequence of economic development, is as insistent a natural force as flowing water.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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

What’s Next: Alphabet might own a $100 billion stake in SpaceX, a consequence of its 2015 investment in the rocket company.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

As a consequence, during so much time and so many wars waged during the past twenty years, whenever there has been an army made up completely of Italians it has always made a poor showing.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli




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