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consequence

[kon-si-kwens, -kwuhns] / ˈkɒn sɪˌkwɛns, -kwəns /




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The most important consequence of 1914 floods: the creation of a county flood control district.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

Just before Bannon spoke, democratic socialist Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont told the same crowd that Washington policymakers had not addressed the "potentially catastrophic consequence" of unregulated AI.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

The practical consequence is counterintuitive and easily missed.

From The Wall Street Journal 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

There was no real consequence to avoiding the risk.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

Analysts and oil executives say curtailments could have unintended consequences that would likely end up increasing prices domestically.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

I can write about surveillance and war, and the consequences are an argument in the comments section.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

On Tuesday, Qatar warned of dire consequences if Bab al-Mandab was closed.

From Barron's Sep. 15, 2026

There are concerns about the unintended consequences of building data centres which have been pushing up bills in Ireland and some parts of the US.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

Newborn, preschool children, and music: Undesirable consequences of thoughtless neglect.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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