consequently

adverb

con·se·quent·ly | \ ˈkän(t)-sə-ˌkwent-lē

, -si-kwənt-\

Definition of consequently

: as a result : in view of the foregoing : accordingly The words are often confused and are consequently misused.

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Examples of consequently in a Sentence

taxes were lowered, and consequently complaints were fewer

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The chemicals can harm these all-important creatures and consequently prevent the plants from producing any pumpkins! — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "How to Grow a Pumpkin Plant in Your Garden This Fall," 12 July 2019 Being overweight can change the acid levels in urine and, consequently, increase your risk of stones. — Marcos Del Rosario-santiago, baltimoresun.com, "Doctors say summer is kidney-stone season. Here’s what you should know.," 11 July 2019 But Ellis kept her job, was given time and consequently shifted the direction of the team and put long-term plans in place. — Aimee Lewis, CNN, "Jill Ellis: The shy girl from England who became US Soccer's record-breaking head coach," 5 July 2019 Due to the dirt, when dogs played dust clouds were generated and dog owners said consequently their pets suffered eye infections, upper respiratory infections and skin issues. — Pomerado News, "Maienschein secures $500K for RB Dog Park improvements," 3 July 2019 He was consequently banned from attending games for one year, fined $500,000 and his stake in the team likely in jeopardy. — Terry Collins, Fortune, "Mark Stevens is Banned, But Here are the Other Tech Titans You May See Courtside on the Warriors' 'Billionaire's Row'," 7 June 2019 Being overweight can change the acid levels in urine and, consequently, increase your risk of stones. — Marcos Del Rosario-santiago, chicagotribune.com, "Doctors say summer is kidney-stone season. Here’s what you should know.," 1 July 2019 That raises the prospect of lower oil demand and consequently lower prices. — Washington Post, "OPEC weighs extension of output cuts amid slackening demand," 1 July 2019 Nevertheless, there’s scope for urban races—where most runners start, and many consequently stop—to make much better provision for women. — The Economist, "For women, running is still an act of defiance," 28 June 2019

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