consequence
Example Sentences
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Among the powers it gives the president is the authority to designate countries that wrongfully detain an American and impose consequences.
"It was a childish escapade that got out of hand very quickly with tragic consequences," he said.
From BBC
In these conditions, people continue repeating certain actions even when they lead to harmful consequences.
From Science Daily
For the first time, researchers showed that these human spinal cord organoids can faithfully reproduce the major biological consequences of spinal cord injury.
From Science Daily
State regulators are expected to act by June, and their decision will have far-reaching consequences.
From Los Angeles Times
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