as in effects
the power to bring about a result on another
your decision not to go to college will have repercussions you'll feel for years to come
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Recent Examples of repercussions
Any recognition of Somaliland as an independent state will result in dangerous repercussions, including exacerbating internal divisions between the various clans of Somaliland that support independence and others that seek to remain within the Somali federal state.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The sources, who agreed to speak on the condition of anonymity in order to talk freely and avoid repercussions, were interviewed at various times throughout 2024, including several last week.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
There are obvious military effects – Russia used two bases in Syria to project strength in the Middle East – and potential repercussions for Ukraine, with Putin’s hand weakened in any future negotiations.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
The repercussions could ripple through the sport for years.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
The decline has had immediate repercussions at Tesla’s Austin factory, where workers were given three days off due to the lull in production.
—Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2024
Ensuring vendors adhere to regulations is necessary to avoid legal repercussions and fines.
—Kathleen Hurley, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
These breaches showcase the evolving risk of third-party data when not accessed properly, resulting in significant damages for organizations including lack of consumer trust and significant financial and operational repercussions.
—Shobhit Khandelwal, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Here’s a story from 1985 explaining what happened, why Lincoln’s coach decided not to play the second half and repercussions.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The sources, who agreed to speak on the condition of anonymity in order to talk freely and avoid repercussions, were interviewed at various times throughout 2024, including several last week.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
There are obvious military effects – Russia used two bases in Syria to project strength in the Middle East – and potential repercussions for Ukraine, with Putin’s hand weakened in any future negotiations.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
The repercussions could ripple through the sport for years.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
The decline has had immediate repercussions at Tesla’s Austin factory, where workers were given three days off due to the lull in production.
—Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2024
Ensuring vendors adhere to regulations is necessary to avoid legal repercussions and fines.
—Kathleen Hurley, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
These breaches showcase the evolving risk of third-party data when not accessed properly, resulting in significant damages for organizations including lack of consumer trust and significant financial and operational repercussions.
—Shobhit Khandelwal, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Here’s a story from 1985 explaining what happened, why Lincoln’s coach decided not to play the second half and repercussions.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Repercussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repercussions. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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