repercussion
Example Sentences
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The Journal is concealing their identities because they would face harsh repercussions for speaking out upon their return to Iran.
Firas Zreeg, 37, told AFP while weaving through a crowded supermarket that the economy was deteriorating, blaming currency speculators for the fall in the dinar, "which has negative repercussions on our daily lives".
From Barron's
All this could already have important repercussions in the municipal elections which take place next month across France.
From BBC
Further incidents followed over the next few months, all of which led to little or no repercussions for the perpetrators.
From BBC
In practice, there are few repercussions if someone does refuse to attend.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
