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

Secondly, human reasons may be consequent to the will of the believer.

From Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint

It couldn’t, he reflected uneasily, be consequent on that moonlight walk...

From The Shadow of the Past by Young, F.E. Mills

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

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