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]
(..) ' I was taught that I ought not expose my inner senses ' Had no plan for a man ' I was full of self-defences ' Now I feel that I really should face the consequences ' My philosophic search ' Has left me in the lurch ' I must find why my mind is behaving like a dancer ' What's the clue to pursue? (..)1957 Funny Face