be consequent

Example Sentences

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There existed no necessary connexion between these trains, besides the necessity or certainty that some result must be consequent on every train of events growing out of human life and action.

From A Morning's Walk from London to Kew by Phillips, Richard

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

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

The young blacksmith did not eat with much satisfaction; but Mr. Bullock and his friend betrayed no sign of discontent, except such as may be consequent upon an evening's carouse.

From Catherine: a Story by Thackeray, William Makepeace

This may be temporary, and due to the terrible shock of the wound; but it also may be consequent upon injury to the nerves in connection with the spine.

From Fix Bay'nets The Regiment in the Hills by Groome, William H. C.