as in effect
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 repercussion
According to the study, this eruption was powerful and seemingly had widespread repercussions for people living at the time.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Like the marshmallow test, the CRT may have long-term repercussions.
—Philip Maymin, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Those choices have had repercussions for ordinary employees who gave their best to the brand.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 15 Jan. 2025
Since then, with Iran ruled by Islamist militants, starting with Khomeini, the region and the world have suffered repercussions.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Like the marshmallow test, the CRT may have long-term repercussions.
—Philip Maymin, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Those choices have had repercussions for ordinary employees who gave their best to the brand.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 15 Jan. 2025
Since then, with Iran ruled by Islamist militants, starting with Khomeini, the region and the world have suffered repercussions.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for repercussion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repercussion
Noun
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The decision coincided with the ceasefire and hostage-release deal agreed between Israel and Hamas that went into effect on Sunday.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
20 Jan. 2025
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But make no mistake, by allowing the ban to go into effect, the Supreme Court has weakened the First Amendment and markedly expanded the government’s power to restrict speech in the name of national security.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Despite these denials, the alliance between the two nations is increasingly viewed as a counterweight to Western influence in the region and beyond.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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With America’s population shifting to the South, political influence is seeping from reliably Democratic states to areas controlled by Republicans.—
Jonathan J. Cooper and Kevin S. Vineys,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Leaders with strong magnetism can amplify the impact of strategic announcements, driving enthusiasm and financial returns.—
Louis Carter,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Frank hopes the study will foster more informed discussions about the Act's impacts.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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