consequences

British

/ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz /

plural noun

(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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Three hours outside of the capital Dhaka, we witness the consequences of the vaccine shortage.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

For previous generations, risk was measured by the likelihood of an unwanted outcome and the possible severity of consequences.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

This would help protect caregivers from suffering consequences at work that result from caring for loved ones.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026

A former Nigerian government official told AFP that when Abuja rebuffed US overtures to take in Venezuelans last year, "we knew there would be consequences".

From Barron's • Jul. 7, 2026

It was a move that had fateful consequences, not only for Blake but for the two superpowers who continued their battle of nerves in the war-ravaged city.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

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