repercussion
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He added: "I'm not looking for any repercussion from this, I am standing up for myself to a guy who is questioning my reputation and slamming me in the media."
From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2024
In yet another buttress against the scourge of overwork, Australia’s Senate on Thursday passed a bill giving workers the right to ignore calls and messages outside of working hours without fear of repercussion.
From New York Times ● Feb. 8, 2024
Of course, we should do so without feeding into hateful tropes about historically oppressed groups, but we should also recognize when fear of repercussion is being weaponized to silence people.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 30, 2023
The Wolakota herd also ensures a reserve of high-quality meat for the community — without the threat of price-gouging, another pandemic repercussion of the industrial supply chain.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2023
As well, the way my father was regarded during his lifetime robbed him of any peace in knowing that his life and contributions mattered, and that his family would live without jeopardy or repercussion.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
Military authorities put effort into messaging that ultimately obscures responsibility and causality, and family members who speak out sometimes fear real repercussions for themselves and loved ones.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
But the situation involving Paul and Mortensen is far more serious, with more consequential legal repercussions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
The Hunters want more consideration for victims during the bail process, as well as more repercussions for breaking bail conditions.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Polling released Sunday by the Angus Reid Institute showed Canadian broadly support Carney's move to walk away from talks, but some have fear of economic repercussions.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
But it revealed how fake news from a legitimate source could tear through social media and cause serious repercussions.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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"All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury
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