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take the consequences

VERB

face the music

Synonyms

WEAK

be punished bite the bullet come to grips with face the facts face up to face up to it grin and bear it look square in the eye make one's bed and lie on it pay the piper swallow the pill take one's lumps take one's medicine

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The focus needs to be on exit-tax exposure, compliance costs and potential consequences for family members in the United States.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

According to the researchers, little was previously known about the potential consequences of highly restrictive low-fat diets that eliminate sugar entirely.

From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026

But "lawmakers are not fooled", said Iteanu, as enthusiasm for AI has not dispelled public wariness about its potential consequences.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

The chancellor said the decision is "causing real hardship for people now", with higher inflation, weaker economic growth and lower tax receipts among the potential consequences.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Howard’s inclination was to scratch him, but the potential consequences were daunting.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

take the consequences

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