consequence

Example Sentences

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A lot of these people don’t face consequences.

From Los Angeles Times

According to the tribunal, this was "a serious and grievous consequence particularly because this has happened through the misconduct of a priest."

From BBC

As countries rush to finance defense spending and build resilience, the fiscal and financial consequences are only beginning to surface.

From MarketWatch

Some states are taking a different approach to misbehavior, saying that the answer is to bring in more consequences and give teachers more power to punish disruptive students.

From Los Angeles Times

"When I think back on my crash, I didn't stand in the starting gate unaware of the potential consequences. I knew what I was doing. I chose to take a risk," she added.

From BBC