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repercussion

[ree-per-kuhsh-uhn, rep-er-] / ˌri pərˈkʌʃ ən, ˌrɛp ər- /


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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

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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