consequences

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But while the oil market is global and rising costs are felt everywhere, the consequences are not evenly distributed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The consequences for global stock markets would be spectacular.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

The material consequences of someone else’s smoke getting into your lungs are dwarfed by the social consequences of public smoking looking cool and inspiring more smokers.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

"India's interest in the Arctic is not merely academic, the melting of polar ice has direct consequences for the Indian monsoon and our food security," Tharoor added.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

If Ziggy isn’t found, I can already think of three terrible consequences.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks