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fallout

noun as in consequence

noun as in radioactivity

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There were also the divisions in the SNP and the wider independence movement caused by the spectacular fallout Sturgeon had with her predecessor, Alex Salmond, when the Scottish government mishandled harassment complaints against him.

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After two weeks of an acrimonious fallout with Ukraine, Secretary of State Marco Rubio had delivered on what President Trump wanted.

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Rural areas are particularly vulnerable both to fire and to the economic fallout of lost jobs.

Environmental organisations and the UK authorities are assessing the potential fallout for marine species and nearby wildlife populations from toxic chemicals.

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Rat infestations have been reported in parts of the city as the rodents have enjoyed feasting on the fallout of the row, which is over plans to downgrade some staff and reduce their pay.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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