consequence
Example Sentences
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But these chemicals also find their way into the environment with potentially harmful consequences.
From BBC
One underappreciated consequence of the U.S. exit from international organizations is the potential of litigation in U.S. courts.
“I’ve been there. Sometimes I think the best superpower would be the ability to see the consequences of our decisions ahead of time.”
From Literature
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"If that duty of care is breached, the consequences can be catastrophic."
From Barron's
As a consequence, the Fed is being forced to tolerate inflation remaining above its 2% target.
From MarketWatch
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