consequence
Example Sentences
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Barrot said France made its position clear at Thursday's UN Security Council meeting and would also continue to discuss further "consequences" at international forums.
From Barron's
And what would be the consequences of chipping away at Fed independence?
From Salon
"Running an unregistered children's home is illegal and those who seek to profit from children's social care illegally will face serious consequences," they added.
From BBC
The charity has warned of "unintended consequences" including "pushing harm to unregulated areas".
From BBC
"All trust has gone in the water company, for too long profits have not been reinvested and now we have the consequences."
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.