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• plural of consequence.

consequences

British  

/ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz /

plural noun

1. (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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consequences

As one local observer puts it: "These are not acts of fate. They are the predictable consequences of systemic negligence."

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

In London, the crisis has had far-reaching consequences.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

While credit scores can suffer when borrowers are just a few months behind, entering default brings the possibility of more serious consequences, including garnished wages or Social Security payments.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026

But it does challenge one of the most persistent messages behind that culture: that men who embrace domination and disregard for women can continue winning without consequences.

From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026

“And the consequences, if that ring fell into the wrong hands...”

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny