Like the wearing of pants, this behavior carries few serious social consequences today.

The Pentagon ultimatum carries significant consequences for the country's national security.

Any major change, particularly one that state governments find threatening to the environment, could carry large political consequences.

Deciding whether or not to use violence in the game sometimes carries consequences for the player's party.

It's a daring approach, but one that carries severe consequences.

Both alternatives carry consequences that city officials say they want to avoid.

"The Japanese know a contribution like this won't carry negative consequences."

But the cuts to doctors and other providers carry consequences, too.

Such a label could carry serious negative consequences for trade relations, analysts said.

These delusions carry with them extreme consequences in the real world.