consequence
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The consequence, and the whole point of a VAT, would be to increase government revenue as a share of GDP.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Their previous work uncovered another important consequence of the black hole's tidal forces.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
They lost to Garfield in the Open Division quarterfinals last season, playing every game on the road as a consequence of the Palisades fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
"That's their strategy - and I think it's a good strategy, it's exciting. But the consequence is that every little bit of information, every little event, gets sort of blown out of proportion."
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
He has, as a consequence of his crime, not only forfeited his liberty, but all his personal rights except those which the law in its humanity accords to him.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
Writing on X, Kalshi's lead lawyer Bobby DeNault welcomed the decision: "It doesn't matter who you are: violate our rules or federal law and you will face the consequences."
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Unauthorized distributions can disqualify a plan, causing severe financial consequences, including immediate income taxes and any applicable penalties for employees on their vested balances.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
It could also have profound consequences for Einstein’s theory of general relativity, which has been proven correct time and time again in the century-plus since he published it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
China is already feeling some consequences from the Strait of Hormuz disruption, adding to economic strain from persistently sluggish domestic consumption.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
This shift, she noted, had profound consequences for the future of racial justice advocacy; in fact, it was debilitating to the movement.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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