devastating consequence
collocation in Englishmeaningsofdevastatingandconsequence
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devastating
adjective
uk/ˈdev.ə.steɪ.tɪŋ/us/ˈdev.ə.steɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
causing a lot of damage ...
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consequence
noun[C]
uk/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns/us/ˈkɑːn.sə.kwəns/
a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or ...
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Thedevastatingconsequenceof the attitudes of councillors who take the decisions is best illustrated by examining the impact on those who must foot the bill—the ratepayers.
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Is he further aware that thedevastatingconsequenceof that omission is that more than half our deaf-blind children live in a complete vacuum with no contact with humanity?
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Thus, any thrombus material that dislodges from this side of the heart can embolize to the brain, with the potentiallydevastatingconsequenceof a stroke.
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Its implementation caused a substantial schism, not simply within the clergy, but also among the laity, with devastating consequences for the prevailing political consensus.
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Evidential arguments from evil, however, within the neutral arena of technical discussion, are left to face the devastating consequences of the consequential complexity of history.
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The war had devastating consequences on exports, revenues and financial and political institutions.
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It is important to remember that hazardous goods are also transported by rail, which could have devastating consequences in the event of an accident.
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I would point out yet again that the move could have devastating consequences for the region.
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Women, as well as children, are the ones suffering most from the devastating consequences of conflict situations.
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I believe that it could have devastating consequences for the whole of the middle east.
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It is a foolish proposal which may have devastating consequences.
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In an era of climate change, a rejection of regional policy can have such devastating consequences for the natural environment.
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The political, social and ideological fundamentalism directed at women with such devastating consequences for their quality of life has been ignored.
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We should remember that changes in the structures surrounding seaside resorts may have devastating consequences.
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The result could be the beggar-myneighbour policies that we saw in the 1930s which had such devastating consequences.
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The devastating consequences of that need to be faced.
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It is well recognised that offences that are labelled as "antisocial behaviour"or simply"motoring" can have devastating consequences, including loss of life or serious injury.
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One of the most devastating consequences of divorce for some fathers is that they have the greatest difficulty maintaining suitable contact with their children.
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That would have devastating consequences for my constituents.
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Why, if pneumococcal disease is so difficult to spot and can have such devastating consequences, are we not doing something to prevent it?
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