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
That history still has repercussions for Widow’s Bay in the present.
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Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
21 June 2026
The lawyers' move appears to be a last-minute effort to have the case dismissed before a possible ruling that could have massive repercussions for all TPS holders across the country.
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Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Now the Obama Center embraces the role and repercussions of his race, placing his presidency in a narrative of the nation's long journey for equality.
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Susan Page,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
As Kristic explained, during the speculative post-Covid market, many galleries failed to consider the longer-term repercussions of raising the prices of ultra-contemporary works.
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Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for repercussion
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
21 June 2026
The lawyers' move appears to be a last-minute effort to have the case dismissed before a possible ruling that could have massive repercussions for all TPS holders across the country.
—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Now the Obama Center embraces the role and repercussions of his race, placing his presidency in a narrative of the nation's long journey for equality.
—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
As Kristic explained, during the speculative post-Covid market, many galleries failed to consider the longer-term repercussions of raising the prices of ultra-contemporary works.
—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for repercussion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repercussion
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Dodgers two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani waddled through the clubhouse after the Dodgers’ 4-3 comeback victory against the Padres on Friday night, the bulging ice wraps around his left knee and right arm creating a penguin-like effect to his gait.
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The airbrush effect is thanks to a blend of polymers that reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines.
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Its influence traveled through a globally recognizable set of products and ideals, all centered on the American Dream.
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He was raised in Tiberias and Eilat, outside Israel’s traditional centers of power and influence.
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In another recent study on the impact of AI on jobs, the California AI-unemployment tracker examined the state across industries, education levels and region and highlighted some worrying trends.
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Alexandra Koch is a Fox News Digital Editor, with a focus on high-impact events that shape national conversation.
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