consequence

Example Sentences

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The change could have serious consequences for everyone from workers filing tax returns to students applying to college.

From The Wall Street Journal

She warned there were "people dying as a direct consequence" of the situation and called for immediate action to address the pressure.

From BBC

“His deliberate escalation of intimidation and chaos has consequences,” he wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

For executives and employees, customers and competitors and, yes, shareholders, the consequences here are substantial.

From Barron's

But she worries this will matter little to the US "if it's not backed with consequences and actions".

From BBC