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]
(..) You wouldn't dare. - Put me down! - Ya comin', Donkey? I'm right behind ya. Put me down, oryou will suffer the consequences! This is not dignifiied! Put me down! . Say there's a woman that digs you, right, but you (..)2001 Shrek