consequences

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"We don't officially have a filter on us," Congressman Davidson said, "but everybody knows there are consequences."

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The researchers said these effects may represent temporary stress responses, but they also highlighted the need for more research into the long term health consequences of extreme fasting.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

The low-budget film stars Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette as a man who makes a sinister bargain to win the affections of the woman he admires -- and must bear the consequences.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

But there are worries about unintended consequences for U.S. farmers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

“All magic has consequences, Rump. Even small magic can have big consequences.”

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff