consequences

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The report said that while select committees do not normally focus on the leadership of individual private companies, MPs felt compelled to act because SEW appeared "shielded from the consequences of its incompetence".

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Here is a version of history in which a strong sense of unintended consequences plays a leading part.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

This week, the intentions of PIF and consequences to LIV are known by all.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

When the loan becomes active again, the borrowers are unaware and miss payments until they go into default, which can have severe consequences.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Or he may have been afraid of the consequences for disobeying Rondon’s order.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple