repercussion
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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
The Wolakota herd also ensures a reserve of high-quality meat for the community — without the threat of price-gouging, another pandemic repercussion of the industrial supply chain.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2023
Notably, Taco Bell says it isn’t seeking to claim the trademark for its sole usage but to “liberate” the phrase for all companies to use without threat of legal repercussion.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2023
As well, the way my father was regarded during his lifetime robbed him of any peace in knowing that his life and contributions mattered, and that his family would live without jeopardy or repercussion.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
That might backfire, or it might not, and the repercussions of the former could represent a significant hurdle in their quest for a third consecutive World Series championship.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Sanctions on the club are yet to be announced, but repercussions could include a points deduction, expulsion from the Premier League or a huge fine.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Benner added that the restructuring planned at Volkswagen will have enormous repercussions for all manufacturers and suppliers in Germany, as well as the broader industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Military authorities put effort into messaging that ultimately obscures responsibility and causality, and family members who speak out sometimes fear real repercussions for themselves and loved ones.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
It’s about the repercussions of what you did.
From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher
Vocabulary lists containing repercussion
"All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury
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