consequence
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A consequence of global warming is more frequent heatwaves.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
“It was a consequence of trying to move quickly.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
The hospital has not been named but the Royal Free in north London has a high level isolation unit and is the primary national centre for high consequence infectious diseases.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Lacy laughs about it now, as a consequence of just how haywire that time was — for him, and everyone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
As a consequence, the temporal powers of the Pope were little respected in Italy.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
While your mom may be correct, and your stepdad’s estate may be in order, if she’s wrong, the consequences could be devastating.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
“Jordan is not a party to this war. Its people should not have to bear the consequences or pay the price for policies that do not serve the nation’s supreme interests,” the letter said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
A major Atlantic Ocean current is slowing, and the consequences could reach far beyond the Atlantic.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
In Wisconsin, where officials haven’t won an injunction against Kalshi, it is unclear whether voters would face any consequences for election bets on prediction markets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Oh and let’s not forget, changing something could result in unforeseen consequences to my family.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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