consequence
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“Momentum has become crowded. It’s captured the imagination of the retail community and the institutional community, and, as a consequence of that, you end up with a very crowded set of trades,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
Taken together, the researchers say these findings suggest that this metabolic abnormality may actively contribute to Alzheimer's disease rather than simply occur as a consequence of it.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
As a consequence, they have less incentive to hold U.S.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
“If Castlelake were to acquire easyJet primarily for its fleet, the likely consequence would be further consolidation in the European short-haul market, including the U.K.,” they say in a research note.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
He was folding up his napkin, pushing back his plate, and I wondered how it was he spoke so casually, as though the matter was of little consequence, a mere adjustment of plans.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
Vocabulary lists containing consequence
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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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