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]
(..) Oh, yes. You, sir, are playing a dangerous game. Keeping this much raw Vikingness contained? There will be consequences! I'll take my chances. Sword. Sharpen. Now. One day, I'll get out there. Because killing a dragon... ...is everything around here. (..)2010 How to Train Your Dragon