consequence
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But researchers have now uncovered an unexpected consequence of that eruption: the enormous volcanic cloud appears to have helped destroy some of the methane pollution produced by the volcano itself.
From Science Daily ● 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
But one consequence is already becoming clear: Artificial intelligence is creating a trust problem among colleagues at work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
As a consequence, Miliband said this should be reflected "in the economic relationships we choose to have with the occupied territories".
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
That was the price, the consequence, of this magic.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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I can write about surveillance and war, and the consequences are an argument in the comments section.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
A Federal Reserve database used for monitoring banks experienced a temporary outage last month, triggering concerns from a top Senate Democrat about the consequences of cuts to the Fed’s regulatory staff.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
On Tuesday, Qatar warned of dire consequences if Bab al-Mandab was closed.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
“When the consequences of a geopolitical crisis roils oil markets and bruises the bond market, it is only a matter of time before equities get hit,” Brooks of XTB added.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
“And I think this little trip is worth the risk. In spite of whatever consequences we’re going to face.”
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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"The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs
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