consequences
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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"That has real consequences for India's vast welfare and public spending system," says Deshpande.
From BBC
Gulf states that support military action feel that the consequences of having a hostile neighbor controlling such a vital conduit make it worth the risk, the Arab officials said.
They expressed their "full support to the government and the people of Lebanon, who are once again suffering the dramatic consequences of a war that is not theirs".
From BBC
Economy ministers and central bankers from the G7 club of rich countries, meanwhile, met in Paris to discuss the war's consequences, with many countries introducing energy-saving measures.
From Barron's
“If they pay a claim, or even investigate it, and the vessel is linked to sanctioned entities, they could face very serious consequences.”
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