consequential

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Such errors can be corrected, and they aren’t always consequential.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

Each time he announces a consequential decision, the report found, an “epidemic of suspicious trading” occurs just before the news would affect the markets.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Increased salaries are always celebrated, but both sides agreeing to a new revenue sharing model was a consequential step forward for players.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

As the first phase of his most consequential military triumph ended, Johnson decided not to seek re-election and de-escalated in an effort to secure peace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

I guess that is about as consequential as it gets.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver