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noun

corollary

a practical consequence that follows naturally

In a sentence

Six example sentences with corollary, each labelled with its topic.

  • A corollary of cheap borrowing is that firms with no real plan can still raise money for a while.

    Economics

  • If knowledge requires justification, one corollary is that a lucky guess never counts, however right it turns out.

    Philosophy

  • A corollary of the ruling is that landlords must now give ninety days notice for any rent increase.

    Law

  • A corollary of raising a huge round is that a merely good exit now counts as a failure.

    Startups

  • One corollary of higher interest rates is that bonds bought last year are suddenly worth less on paper.

    Finance

  • A corollary of playing a small lineup is that the team gives up far more rebounds under its own basket.

    Basketball

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