indirect consequence

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a result that is not directly caused by an action

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  • The factory's closure had the direct consequence of job losses, but an indirect consequence was the decline of local shops.
  • One indirect consequence of the new policy was a rise in local tourism.
  • Increased internet censorship is an indirect consequence of the new security law.
  • The pandemic had many indirect consequences on global supply chains.
  • A less obvious, indirect consequence of deforestation is the loss of local cultural traditions tied to the forest.
  • Ignoring small problems can lead to significant indirect consequences later on.
  • Poor sleep can lead to weight gain, which is an indirect consequence of its effect on hormones and metabolism.
  • His decision had an indirect consequence on the team's morale, though he didn't intend it.
  • We must consider the potential indirect consequences of this new technology on social interaction.
  • Economists are still studying the indirect consequences of the trade agreement.
  • The study focused on the indirect consequences of urbanization on rural economies.
  • The technology's rapid advancement had unforeseen indirect consequences for society.
  • One indirect consequence of the tax cut was an unexpected increase in the national debt due to reduced revenue.
  • An indirect consequence of climate change is increased migration from affected regions.
  • The fall of the empire had many indirect consequences, including shifts in trade routes that affected distant lands for centuries.
  • They failed to consider the indirect consequences of their actions on the environment.
  • While the immediate goal was achieved, the project's managers failed to anticipate the severe indirect consequences for the local ecosystem.
  • The new law's indirect consequence was a shift in consumer spending habits.
  • The rise in remote work, itself a result of the pandemic, had the indirect consequence of revitalizing small towns as people moved away from big cities.
  • What might be the indirect consequences of investing heavily in renewable energy?