in consequence

Idioms  

1. As a result, therefore, as in She was away for years and in consequence has few friends here. The prepositional phrase in consequence of means “as a result of,” as in In consequence of this finding, there is sure to be further investigation. [Late 1600s]

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in consequence

Gildas, as Mr. Higham relates, likened post-Roman Britain to ancient Israel, exhorting his countrymen to “renew their compact with God and thereby recover His favor and, in consequence, their ancestral homeland.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

In reasons published on Wednesday to support the tribunal's judgment, the judge said Mr Duffy's actions were not something that arose in consequence of his disability.

From BBC ● Jan. 4, 2026

However, too much signalling leads to an undesirable amount of inflammation, which, in consequence, affects the organism's normal functioning.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2023

If people believe they are limited to only a few inherent interests and, in consequence, do not explore other areas, they may miss seeing important connections across different domains.

From Scientific American ● Sep. 29, 2023

The pickings from their rubbish heaps had become richer in consequence, and for the first time Tree-ear was able to forget about his stomach for a few hours each day.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park

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