consequences
Example Sentences
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Many Iranians fear that a collapse of the talks could trigger catastrophic consequences.
From BBC
"The first shows us how the genome's 3D structure is carefully built at the start of life. The second shows us the disastrous consequences for human health if that structure is allowed to collapse."
From Science Daily
"If it is weak, people will wonder why it was made in the first place. If it is strong, with real changes, the consequences could be significant."
From Barron's
"The key point here is that this early separation between parent and offspring, and the size differences between these creatures, likely led to profound ecological consequences," Holtz explained.
From Science Daily
"That's a pretty risky strategy it seems to me, with a lot of potential for unintended consequences," he adds.
From BBC
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