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consequences

/ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz /

plural noun

  1. (functioning as singular) a game in which each player writes down a part of a story, folds over the paper, and passes it on to another player who continues the story. After several stages, the resulting (nonsensical) stories are read out

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While such events are rare, they have the potential to cause regional or even global consequences.

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But, analysts say there would be some significant consequences of scrapping stamp duty for primary residences, affecting buyers, sellers and the wider UK economy.

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The consequences of coverage gaps can be severe.

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Steyer founded a hedge fund whose investments included massive fossil fuel projects, but after he learned of the environmental consequences of these financial decisions, he divested and has worked to fight climate change.

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As the shutdown moves into its second week, the consequences of their actions are starting to manifest.

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