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What people were like when they came in had greater consequence than what happened once they were there.

Eating food not cooked by ourselves can cause serious consequences.

Considering that the government's standards are not nearly ambitious enough, the picture is clear: by not cooking at home, we're not eating the right things, and the consequences are hard to overstate.

But too often collateral consequences bear no relation to public safety.

The consequences of getting caught are serious and may include a "O" on a test or assignment, an "F" in the class, suspension (暫令停學(xué)) or dismissal from school and a ruined reputation.

Eventually, the cheater gets caught, and the later he/she gets caught, the worse the consequences

the consequence of a broken marriage

People should be warned of its harmful consequences.

become aware of its serious consequences

Partly as a consequence of this limited time, over half of all American homes now have microwave ovens

"Make your own way"," Stand on your own two feet" or my mother's favorite remark when I was face-to-face with consequences of some action: Now that you've made your bed, lie on it.

Residents' hearts and lungs are affected as a consequence.

The class differences in child rearing are growing—a symptom of widening inequality with far-reaching consequences.

And we don't know about the long-term consequences.

But now Israeli researchers are reporting that even sleeping in the same room can have negative consequences: not for the child,but for the mother.

They have to bear consequences they are not responsible for.

Traditionally, guidelines have heavily influenced the practice of medicine, and the latest ones are expected to make doctors more conscious of the economic consequences of their decisions, even though there's no obligation to follow them.

A job application might mention affiliations with groups such as the Wisconsin Association of African-American Lawyers or the National Black Employees Association, the names of which apparently have consequences, and are also beyond their members' control.

What is said to be the consequence of a shrinking population?

To date, the US has seemed unable to see the consequences of spending so much more than is taken in.

The third rule is to be ready to cite options and consequences.

The boss's suggestions might be appropriate, but there are always consequences

Tell her she can have what she wants, but explain the consequences.

One way of responding to your boss's suggestion is to explain the possible consequences to her and offer an alternative solution

But some of the consequences can be alleviated.

Males'ifficulty with "tender" emotions has serious consequences

Make your own way"," Stand on your own two feet" or my mother's favorite remark when I was face-to-face with consequences of some action: Now that you've made your bed, lie on it.

As a consequence, they lag behind other disciplines.

All around the world, we can see the consequences of this throwaway lifestyle.

For the machine, this quality is not in-born, nor is it something introduced by humans; it is a logical consequence of the simple fact that the machine cannot achieve its original purpose if it is dead.

The benefits of this kind of engineering come with consequences 一 called light pollution 一 whose effects scientists are only now beginning to study.

This belief in "post-industrial society" has led those countries to neglect their manufacturing sector with negative consequences for their economies.

This led to an unexpected consequence, though she had a wonderful time there.

The need of training is too evident; the pressure to accomplish a change in their attitude and habits is too urgent to leave these consequences wholly out of account.

First, they can shut things down without suffering much in the way of consequences.

But there should be consequences.

The potential evolution of today's technology, and its social consequences, is dazzlingly complicated, and it's perhaps best left to science fiction writers and futurologists to explore the many possibilities we can envisage.

We are still at the beginning of this revolution and small choices now may turn out to have gigantic consequences later.

"Thinking about long-term consequence is key to reducing the possible negative effects of curiosity," Hsee says.