She made some risky investments and 'in consequence' [='consequently'] lost a lot of money. = She lost a lot of money 'in consequence' of some risky investments.
Hundreds of people became sick 'as a consequence' [='as a result'] of the poor sanitary conditions.
The outcome of the election will be of little 'consequence' (to me). [=will not matter much to me]
(..) - It's a lie! - Today he's no more a Death Eater than I am. - Snape remains faithful to the Dark Lord! Silence! Unless the witness possesses any genuine name of consequence... ...this session is now concluded. Oh, no, no, no. I've heard about one more. - What's that? - The name. (..)2005 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire