consequence
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The impact on local electricity prices is not the same, they say, though that is partly a consequence of the UK's already higher energy prices.
From BBC β Sep. 15, 2026
But researchers have now uncovered an unexpected consequence of that eruption: the enormous volcanic cloud appears to have helped destroy some of the methane pollution produced by the volcano itself.
From Science Daily β Sep. 15, 2026
Caitlin Myers, an economist at Dartmouth College who studies abortion policy, said the deaths should be investigated: “This is a potentially profound consequence of the regulation,” she said.
From Salon β Sep. 13, 2026
As a consequence, copper production globally has been falling or flatlining for some time.
From MarketWatch β Sep. 10, 2026
In consequence, we had shelters to ourselves each night, which was a big treat.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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On Tuesday, Qatar warned of dire consequences if Bab al-Mandab was closed, saying it would be "catastrophic for the entire world".
From Barron's β Sep. 16, 2026
A Federal Reserve database used for monitoring banks experienced a temporary outage last month, triggering concerns from a top Senate Democrat about the consequences of cuts to the Fed’s regulatory staff.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 15, 2026
“When the consequences of a geopolitical crisis roils oil markets and bruises the bond market, it is only a matter of time before equities get hit,” Brooks of XTB added.
From MarketWatch β Sep. 15, 2026
Instead it rapidly became an entrenched fact on the ground, as well as a vivid example of the law of unintended consequences.
From Salon β Sep. 15, 2026
And worse, a violation of orders, which could have awful consequences if he ever made it back home.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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