consequence
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This would be a logical consequence of ambitious fiscal programs, such as defense and energy transition, tight labor markets, and uncertain short-term growth prospects, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
They were running around like mad dogs in a meathouse and lacking accuracy as a consequence.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
Historic unemployment, lower quality of life and sunken morale among workers—and it won’t be without consequence.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
Brew and team assess the most singularly important consequence of this uncertainty is that for now, “shippers will hold off on attempting passage due to the potent risk of Iranian attack.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026
None of them stepped onto it, as if doing so would have some sort of dire consequence.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
Vocabulary lists containing consequence
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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"The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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