repercussion
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It was hard to contemplate how, even as recently as the 1980s, someone would feel comfortable enough to draw such a disgraceful thing on a government document without fear of repercussion.
From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2025
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
Expecting some repercussion, some result from the action.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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Bankruptcy can come with serious repercussions for your credit that can last years after you file, and it could force you to part ways with valuable assets.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
Reeves said the city already was dealing with repercussions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Here, we break down the decision, what we know and the possible repercussions.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Questions remain about how long the cleanup process will take, and what long-term repercussions there may be from the resulting air pollution.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
Surely, there will be repercussions, but will they go so far as Coin annulling our agreement for the victors’ immunity?
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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