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consequence

[kon-si-kwens, -kwuhns] / ˈkɒn sɪˌkwɛns, -kwəns /




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Reviews published afterward have also described mitochondrial failure as an early and potentially central feature of Alzheimer's biology, not merely a late consequence of brain damage.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

"Our lakes, rivers and groundwater reserves have dried up as a direct consequence of poor water management," said Kesici.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Higher energy prices are only the most immediate economic consequence of the conflict.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

"The consequence of each of these errors was that the court acted on a fundamentally mistaken basis," he said.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

So I do not go home, but to a nearby village of no consequence.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads




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