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consequence

Definition for consequence

noun as in result, outcome of action

noun as in importance, significance

noun as in person's status

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Khatam-al-Anbiya, an IRGC-owned company, used its unrestricted mandate to divert waterways to favored constituencies, often with devastating human and environmental consequences.

That would have disastrous consequences, most immediately for the congregations and people themselves.

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In their broad sweep, self-defense rules and practices also have had unintended consequences for families seeking justice for lost loved ones.

Portugal's Civil Protection responded with "full commitment and the greatest possible speed", he wrote in a post on X, adding: "Unfortunately, serious consequences could not be avoided."

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It warned that failing to comply with Somali and international aviation rules could pose safety risks and lead to "serious legal consequences".

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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