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
The allegations have already had professional repercussions for Baldoni.
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Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Could this mean obligating the parents to seek care for their troubled children in lieu of penalties or other repercussions?
—Eric Braun, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
Their elaborate plan soon hits all kinds of darkly hilarious snags that lead to more serious repercussions.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
To avoid legal repercussions, the crew constructed a series of fake foam tombstones to strategically block real ones, complete with fictitious names that jokingly nodded to the cast and crew.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Neglecting these connections can lead to significant cultural and long-term financial repercussions.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Although state law requires each agency to submit annual financial reports to the state comptroller, many do not, with few repercussions from state officials who could force audits.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
The meeting did not culminate in a decisive agreement on ending drought, which experts warn will have repercussions for generations to come.
—Maeve Campbell, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Atmospheric storms in California could complicate holiday travel A series of atmospheric river storms are expected to impact Northern California over the weekend, meaning there could be some repercussions for holiday travel.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Could this mean obligating the parents to seek care for their troubled children in lieu of penalties or other repercussions?
—Eric Braun, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
Their elaborate plan soon hits all kinds of darkly hilarious snags that lead to more serious repercussions.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
To avoid legal repercussions, the crew constructed a series of fake foam tombstones to strategically block real ones, complete with fictitious names that jokingly nodded to the cast and crew.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Neglecting these connections can lead to significant cultural and long-term financial repercussions.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Although state law requires each agency to submit annual financial reports to the state comptroller, many do not, with few repercussions from state officials who could force audits.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
The meeting did not culminate in a decisive agreement on ending drought, which experts warn will have repercussions for generations to come.
—Maeve Campbell, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Atmospheric storms in California could complicate holiday travel A series of atmospheric river storms are expected to impact Northern California over the weekend, meaning there could be some repercussions for holiday travel.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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