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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But others have accused the women of turning their back on Australia and believe they should be left to face the consequences.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

While Murdock may have triumphed in the courtroom, his revelation has consequences as teased in the episode.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The study found that this scenario also carries social consequences.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

The length of time it stays closed will determine how severe the consequences of the war will be for people across the world.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Everything became quite unreal finally and it seemed as though nothing could have any consequences.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway

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