consequent

Example Sentences

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But private consumption likely remained relatively strong, driven by cuts to the goods-and-services tax and the consequent boost to consumer purchases, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

“For example, home building could be delayed because of a reduction in specific skills” resulting in “a consequent increase in unemployment for the remaining workforce.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2025

It said this step was "both reasonable and required in light of her cognitive impairment and consequent inability to drive safely".

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2024

The consequent higher prices, inevitably, fall hardest on those least able to bear the brunt.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2024

I accepted another one-year appointment at Berkeley in an attempt to postpone the good fortune awaiting me and the consequent issue it would finally force.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez