be consequent
Example Sentences
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The mental trend was all one way, however,—pointing to a desire to escape the enforced ennui, which was sure to be consequent upon his recent exhausting contest.
From Trusia A Princess of Krovitch by Brinton, Davis
Receive, coldly and dispassionately, every attention, till you have ascertained and duly considered the worth of the aspirant; and let your affections be consequent upon approbation alone.
From The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Brontë, Anne
Chronic inflammation may follow acute or be consequent on pelvic cellulitis.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various
Perhaps they were afraid worse things might be consequent on resistance.
From African Camp Fires by White, Stewart Edward
Enormous eventualities would be consequent upon solving the mystery of that man’s death.
From Hushed Up! A Mystery of London by Le Queux, William
