consequences
Example Sentences
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“The Justice Department made mistakes, and even when they fix them, we’re left to live with the consequences.”
The force said there was a "continuous, wilful making of false allegations" by Sharples, who knew "full well the consequences for each of the men involved".
From BBC
The potentially dire consequences extend far beyond the pitch.
For England, the consequences of defeat are difficult to predict.
From BBC
"It is no longer a question of whether we can still save the glaciers in their former state. It is a question of mitigating the consequences for ourselves".
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.