as in therefore
for this or that reason taxes were lowered, and consequently complaints were fewer

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Recent Examples on the Web In late 2008 and early 2009, massive losses by financial institutions dragged down overall corporate earnings, and consequently, the P/E ratio spiked. Michael Khouw, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2024 In 2016, Hillary Clinton lost all but one, contributing to her defeat in Pennsylvania and, consequently, in the election. Eyal Press, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024 In some countries, once a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, there is often a stigma that she is being punished for immorality and consequently, often faces abuse or abandonment from her family. Jess Craig, Vox, 25 Sep. 2024 Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Global benchmark Brent crude falling below $70 a barrel in early September — its lowest in 33 months — is terrific news for consumers, who will consequently see lower prices at the pump. Natasha Turak, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for consequently 

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“Consequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consequently. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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