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consequence

[kon-si-kwens, -kwuhns] / ˈkΙ’n sΙͺˌkwΙ›ns, -kwΙ™ns /




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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 ● 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 ● 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 ● Sep. 13, 2026

As a consequence, copper production globally has been falling or flatlining for some time.

From MarketWatch ● 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

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 ● 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 ● 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 ● 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 ● 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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