consequences

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But Matthew Szabo, the city administrative officer, said the consequences of L.A. potentially losing its second largest revenue stream would prompt it to immediately declare a fiscal emergency.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Reinforced rubber is widely used in power plants, aerospace systems, and other critical infrastructure where material failure can have serious consequences.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

The court heard that the consequences of his breach of licence "weighs heavily on him" and he must live with that burden for the rest of his days.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Though she assures readers that students do suffer consequences, including suspension, for infractions, the goal at HVA is for students to understand what they have done wrong and to make amends.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

“Not anymore. I know this journey started with you retrieving your grandmother’s dashiki, but you’ve fallen into a story with consequences that can affect the entire world.”

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer