consequent
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Developments in the Middle East and consequent movements in energy prices will remain firmly on investors’ radar.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
However, an eye injury and consequent lack of sparring, chaos instigated by his team and tragedy back home in Lancashire all contributed to Fury's demise.
From BBC • Dec. 18, 2024
While providing lower-carbon fuel to California truckers, with consequent reductions in pollution and greenhouse gases, the shift increased concentration in the gasoline-refining market, leading to more pricing power.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2024
The consequent higher prices, inevitably, fall hardest on those least able to bear the brunt.
From Salon • Oct. 8, 2024
Just before his army physical, he ate a fistful of candy bars; thanks to the consequent soaring blood sugar, he failed the physical.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
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