consequences

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Here is a version of history in which a strong sense of unintended consequences plays a leading part.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

In Iran, meanwhile, the economic consequences of the war, which come on top of years of fierce international sanctions, were beginning to bite.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

This week, the intentions of PIF and consequences to LIV are known by all.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

The consequences of all this will not appear in food prices this week, or even next month.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

And worse, a violation of orders, which could have awful consequences if he ever made it back home.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin