consequent
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Investors will be watching these figures to gauge how the economy has fared since the start of the war in the Middle East and the consequent spike in energy prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Then there is the near stalemate on the front line - and the consequent shift in focus by the Russian army to disrupt supply lines instead.
From BBC • Oct. 15, 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
And the consequent widespread price plunges would cause a negative feedback loop — “It’s very hard to get out of a deflationary spiral,” Wolfers said.
From Salon • Aug. 20, 2024
Just before his army physical, he ate a fistful of candy bars; thanks to the consequent soaring blood sugar, he failed the physical.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
Vocabulary lists containing consequent
Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
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Content Summary G.4: Human Adaptations to the Physical Environment
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Common Core Grade 6, List 8
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