consequence

Example Sentences

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Had the match not been played there could been have long-term consequences for cricket.

From BBC

"If anything happens to him, there will be very grave consequences. The United States is watching," she posted in Spanish.

From Barron's

They did not wholly reject the idea but said the measures should be "limited, proportionate and based on a clear understanding of the consequences".

From Barron's

“Kleber and I were both very vocal against that particular government, and we both suffered the consequences of it,” Moura says.

From Los Angeles Times

“Instead, it had the unintended consequence of limiting zero-emission vehicle choices for fleets.”

From Los Angeles Times