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implication

[im-pli-key-shuhn] / ˌɪm plɪˈkeɪ ʃən /


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The implication is always the same: If only young people behaved differently, the industry would be fine.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

Anne Applebaum wrote an article for the Atlantic, and the headline was: “Ukraine Is Not Losing. Russia Is Not Winning”—the implication being that Ukraine’s doing better than we thought.

From Slate Aug. 6, 2026

The implication is that U.K. yields have further room to fall relative to other major government bond markets.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

The implication was that I’d criticized the vice president for taking a day of paternity leave.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

His—the way that he spoke about them left no doubt in my mind what the implication was there.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken

If Donald returns, it would impact Rams roster decisions and also have possible implications for players that are in the final years of their rookie contracts and eligible for extensions.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

That could have important implications for climate policy.

From Science Daily Aug. 14, 2026

Yet for KeyBanc Capital Markets these two perceived issues create “an opportunity for investors who appreciate the revenue and EPS implications of doubling capacity into the strongest catalyst the industry has likely ever seen.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

"The deal could be a straight share sale by FSG to the new group, in which case there would be no financial implications for the club itself," Maguire added.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

This difference in public attitudes has important implications for reform efforts.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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