unintended

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Speaking to the committee earlier, Charmaine McQueen-Prince, who chairs the Residential Freeholder Association, said she was "deeply concerned" about the "unintended consequences" of the draft bill.

From BBC

If there were any hints of concern at the Paxton event, it was that this operation – and warfare in general – has unintended consequences.

From BBC

"That's a pretty risky strategy it seems to me, with a lot of potential for unintended consequences," he adds.

From BBC

Thirty seconds already causes frustration among supporters - and unintended consequences of goals conceded could add further pressure on to officials.

From BBC

There could be demands for access to Zimbabwe's significant mineral resources, she said, warning of possible "unintended consequences that far exceed the compensation they are seeking".

From Barron's