consequence
Example Sentences
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"Especially in cities and in places with low knowledge about balanced diets, a price shock can worsen the quality of nutrition such that the consequences are long term and irreversible."
From Science Daily
“The Justice Department made mistakes, and even when they fix them, we’re left to live with the consequences.”
Last year's championship ended in early December and this winter's off-season was the shortest in the sport's history as a consequence of the biggest regulation change that has ever been experienced.
From BBC
The force said there was a "continuous, wilful making of false allegations" by Sharples, who knew "full well the consequences for each of the men involved".
From BBC
The potentially dire consequences extend far beyond the pitch.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
