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as in outcomes
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause the flood was an inevitable consequence of the prolonged, heavy rains
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as in inferences
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning I am able to deduce several consequences from those premises
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Recent Examples of consequences No one else had to live under the shadow of its consequences. —
Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 Others express skepticism over applying developing, arguably flawed and still relatively untested AI technology to criminal justice, with its far-reaching societal consequences. —Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026 One way to stop this proliferation of deep-fake nudity is to prosecute the offenders and make examples that such foolery has consequences. —Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 The ultimate goal is to determine whether these hyperactive movement patterns have long-term consequences for animal survival and reproductive success. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026 But critics warn that attempts to impose other financial consequences on Iran could ultimately backfire on the United States and its allies. —Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026 Harder drugs don’t always offer the same flexibility, precisely because their consequences are so immediate and too often irreversible. —Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026 Unlike on Earth, in space, if an astronaut lets an object slip from their grasp, the consequences are not just different (that object doesn’t drop to the floor) but also possibly dire. —Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 20 Apr. 2026 The consequences have been predictable. —Jeffrey S. Trimbath, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026
Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 Others express skepticism over applying developing, arguably flawed and still relatively untested AI technology to criminal justice, with its far-reaching societal consequences. —Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026 One way to stop this proliferation of deep-fake nudity is to prosecute the offenders and make examples that such foolery has consequences. —Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 The ultimate goal is to determine whether these hyperactive movement patterns have long-term consequences for animal survival and reproductive success. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026 But critics warn that attempts to impose other financial consequences on Iran could ultimately backfire on the United States and its allies. —Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026 Harder drugs don’t always offer the same flexibility, precisely because their consequences are so immediate and too often irreversible. —Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026 Unlike on Earth, in space, if an astronaut lets an object slip from their grasp, the consequences are not just different (that object doesn’t drop to the floor) but also possibly dire. —Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 20 Apr. 2026 The consequences have been predictable. —Jeffrey S. Trimbath, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026
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That drives pocket-protector wearing water engineers a little crazy, because steady outcomes are what these men and women live for.— Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
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In the context of modern entrepreneurship, where outcomes are often measured in exits and valuations, the sentiment stands out.— NIa Bowers, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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But a close reading of the filing encouraged certain inferences.— Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
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Also, Goldman’s framework rests not on a direct count of jobs lost to AI and jobs created by AI in real time, but on inferences derived from a regression analysis.— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
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South Korea‘s influence internationally continues to boom, as K-pop drives youth music tastes and shows such as Squid Game deliver outsized results for the likes of Netflix.— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
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See where and when Fort Worth-area teams will play and check back for updates and results.— Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
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The agency then sends a CP2000 notice, which is an IRS proposal to change your income, payments, credits or deductions on your return.— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has continued to adjust thresholds, deductions and enforcement priorities this year in response to both economic pressure and policy shifts.— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
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The attorney has pushed back on growing public speculation, arguing that without finding Lynette, conclusions about foul play are premature.— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
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Without that information, conclusions about feasibility are at best speculative.— Charles Rilli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
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The New York City Council is debating a law that would set time limits on young people’s social media use as concerns grow over its effects on mental health.— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
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And the creature effects are being overseen by legendary effects artist Greg Nicotero and team at KNB EFX Group, who are known for their work on The Walking Dead and Fallout, among a host of award-winning work.— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
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The law requires insurers to pay qualifying medical claims promptly and without fault determinations.— Ike Brannon, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
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But lawmakers added an amendment in response to the decision to align with its determinations about free speech protections in therapy settings.— Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
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His trip to Old Trafford for the Leeds United match will have left him contemplating the more difficult decisions ahead.— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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Should such programming be rated differently or contain relevant descriptions so that parents can make informed decisions?— Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Consequences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/consequences. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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