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]
(..) cross purposes... A young woman ... Torn between them. The strain proves to much for her And she suddenly falls ill. With... Tragic consequences. A rare form of tuberculosis. She succumbed in a matter of seconds. Now ... Are you sure you want to play this game? I'm afraid you'd lose. (..)2011 Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows