consequence
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However, the simulations cannot yet predict every possible consequence of a nuclear blast.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026
A team of Australia-based researchers published a study earlier this year that found little evidence to suggest teenagers have turned away from social media as a consequence of the restrictions.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
That’s the consequence of doing your job properly, and that’s okay.
From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026
Leclerc cut a chicane on the first lap to take the lead from Hamilton, who then lost second place to Max Verstappen as a consequence of his team-mate's attack.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
Always as a punishment, the consequence of a foolish love.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
Sleep disorders may have consequences that extend far beyond fatigue.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026
Anita Brookner lived by will, arranged her routines to suit herself and left other people to deal with the consequences.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Further declines would have wide-ranging financial and economic consequences amid the massive AI spending, much of it fuelled by companies taking on huge amounts of debt.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
Mr. Mikaberidze stresses larger consequences of the purchase, from the extension of slavery to the dispossession of Indian nations whose lands had been sold out from under their feet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Dad thought Celia needed consequences and incentives, and Mom thought she needed unconditional support.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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