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consequence

Definition for consequence

noun as in result, outcome of action

noun as in importance, significance

noun as in person's status

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Example Sentences

The catastrophic consequences of the Hamas attacks on Israel on 7 October 2023 ripped away any pretence that the conflict could be managed while Israel continued to deny Palestinian rights to self-determination.

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“We’ve seen this playbook — and we know what the consequences can be.”

Cross a tipping point in the climate system and, similarly, you might spark a cascading set of consequences like hastened warming, rising sea levels and increasingly extreme weather.

Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs could have major consequences for California’s economy, which has a lot riding on trade, especially with China and Mexico.

The consequences could be dire for California’s economy, given its heavy trade with China and Mexico.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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