consequential

Example Sentences

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There was a time when Americans considered the attorney general to be one of the most distinguished, consequential appointments in government.

From Salon

“What Smith and Carlos did was so consequential because it affected them directly,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

“Throughout her tenure, Kathy has been an extraordinary general counsel, and we are grateful for her contributions and sound advice on a wide range of consequential legal matters for the firm,” Solomon said.

From The Wall Street Journal

She called Bonta’s new civil rights investigation “the most consequential act taken by any official in California for accountability since the fires ravaged Los Angeles.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Islamic Republic of Iran now stands at a crossroads, confronting its most consequential tests since its own uprising almost half a century ago.

From BBC