be consequent
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There existed no necessary connexion between these trains, besides the necessity or certainty that some result must be consequent on every train of events growing out of human life and action.
From A Morning's Walk from London to Kew by Richard Phillips
Secondly, human reasons may be consequent to the will of the believer.
From Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province by Saint Thomas Aquinas
The young blacksmith did not eat with much satisfaction; but Mr. Bullock and his friend betrayed no sign of discontent, except such as may be consequent upon an evening's carouse.
From Catherine: a Story by William Makepeace Thackeray
Receive, coldly and dispassionately, every attention, till you have ascertained and duly considered the worth of the aspirant; and let your affections be consequent upon approbation alone.
From The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë
Perhaps they were afraid worse things might be consequent on resistance.
From African Camp Fires by Stewart Edward White
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