consequential

Example Sentences

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The duo also break down a consequential voting rights case in Watson v.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

Each time he announces a consequential decision, the report found, an “epidemic of suspicious trading” occurs just before the news would affect the markets.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

As the first phase of his most consequential military triumph ended, Johnson decided not to seek re-election and de-escalated in an effort to secure peace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Somewhat miraculously, we’re carried out of this consequential collision of hearts and minds on the lightest of notes, with the sense that our capacity to rediscover harmony will always be beautifully mysterious.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

I had never had to make such a consequential decision before.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela