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consequence

[kon-si-kwens, -kwuhns] / ˈkɒn sɪˌkwɛns, -kwəns /




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Ironically, considering China’s reputation for throwing money into loss-making operations, Gave points out Chinese companies are more capital-disciplined as a consequence.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

"Wooden boats have served their time, but they cannot be the future of water transport in Nigeria. The tragic mishaps we continue to witness are a direct consequence of the continued reliance on unsafe vessels."

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

That likely includes Taco Bell—which has now “voluntarily and temporarily” removed some unnamed ingredients from restaurants located within various Midwestern and Appalachian states—but none of this is a mere consequence of living más.

From Slate Jul. 17, 2026

Many China watchers seem mostly interested in the short-term political consequence of this week’s poor data.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

In consequence we alighted at the little community of Milo, twenty miles to the south, on unsteady legs and blinking at the suddenness with which our circumstances had changed.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

Kratsios did not indicate what consequences the company may face.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

Maybe Congress should flip their approach: Enforce strict consequences after a violation occurs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

This knowledge supplies his screenplay with a sturdy base on which he crafts his story of parasocial fixation and all its consequences.

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

“Ronald Fischer will now return to Rhode Island to face the consequences he sought to evade for more than 20 years.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

Dad thought Celia needed consequences and incentives, and Mom thought she needed unconditional support.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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