be consequent

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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

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

It may also appear to some that there would be consequent upon this system of regulating criminals a very undesirable increase of our present rather extensive system for the care of criminals.

From Essays In Pastoral Medicine by ?Malley, Austin

All reference therefore to manuscripts would be consequent upon, not a factor in, the present investigation.

From The Traditional Text of the Holy Gospels by Burgon, John William

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