consequential

Example Sentences

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But after what may be Michael’s most public and consequential negotiation yet, no one is feeling very happy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Markets are fixated on how high oil climbs, but for the broader economy, the more consequential question may be where prices settle over the course of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Two hugely consequential moments on so many levels, including economic, and the growing reality now of a third with broad, profound implications – and potentially big impacts on family bills and budgets.

From BBC

Kharg represents a far more consequential target as Iran exports significantly more oil and controls more important waterways.

From Barron's

“It is the market’s stress test for the entire macro system. Below it, investors can still tell themselves the global economy is navigating turbulence. Above it, the story changes to something far more consequential.”

From MarketWatch