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consequently

[kon-si-kwent-lee, -kwuhnt-] / ˈkɒn sɪˌkwɛnt li, -kwənt- /
ADVERB
as a consequence
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Moreover, he wrote, “Most new issues are sold under ‘favorable market conditions’ — which means favorable for the seller and consequently less favorable for the buyers.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

"When mountains are levelled to dig mines, the ecosystem is destroyed. Heat islands form, reducing rainfall and consequently groundwater levels," he explained.

From Barron's May 15, 2026

Airbus has struggled to source everything from seats to toilets in recent years, hindering aircraft production and, consequently, deliveries.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 28, 2026

A third of the world's fertiliser usually passes through the Strait of Hormuz, and consequently prices have shot up in recent weeks.

From BBC Apr. 8, 2026

It was owing to him, to his reserve and want of proper consideration, that Wickham’s character had been so misunderstood, and consequently that he had been received and noticed as he was.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen




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