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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On Tuesday, Qatar warned of dire consequences if Bab al-Mandab was closed, saying it would be "catastrophic for the entire world".

From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026

But for children with heart conditions, the consequences can be fatal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

“When the consequences of a geopolitical crisis roils oil markets and bruises the bond market, it is only a matter of time before equities get hit,” Brooks of XTB added.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

Instead it rapidly became an entrenched fact on the ground, as well as a vivid example of the law of unintended consequences.

From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026

If Ziggy isn’t found, I can already think of three terrible consequences.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks

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