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consequences

British  
/ 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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But European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde said on the same show she is not sure what the consequences of the US court decision are.

From Barron's

But European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde told the same show she was not sure what the consequences of the US court decision were.

From Barron's

Other coaches in the Western League know they must pay attention to Levey or suffer the consequences.

From Los Angeles Times

The researchers warn that this exposure could disrupt important ecological processes and potentially lead to serious consequences for environmental lifecycles.

From Science Daily

“So we’ll look closely at the exact consequences, what can be done, and we will adapt.”

From Los Angeles Times