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consequences

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/ 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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Last weekend, OpenAI’s chief data scientist Jakub Pachocki voiced his concern in a blog post: “No one is prepared for the consequences of a continued rapid rise in machine intelligence.”

From Salon Sep. 12, 2026

Then there are the consequences for the ICJ and its credibility.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

Instead, some people may experience pronounced signs of aging while also retaining biological traits that help protect against many of its harmful consequences.

From Science Daily Sep. 11, 2026

What happens to a child who grows up with a parent struggling with the consequences of profound trauma, and what does it mean for the child’s well-being?

From Slate Sep. 11, 2026

Russian TB might show the world the consequences of neglecting the health of poor people everywhere.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

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