consequence
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Mr. Starmer’s party as a consequence now is racked by anxiety—which the May 7 election probably will exacerbate—that it’s on the verge of extinction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
His team’s recommendation then, is to buy long-duration assets that are sensitive to changes in interest rates as a consequence.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
One consequence of all this uncertainty, is that I would expect to see turnout rise.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
“And so, as a consequence, I’m not directly as engaged as perhaps I might need to be.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
In consequence, a couple of dozen harmless people had to make lengthy, pointless detours by road before they could resume their long hike.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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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