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]
(..) pursuing the right course demands an act of piracy, piracy itself can be the right course? Mr.Turner. I will accept the consequences of my actions. This is a beautiful sword. I would expect the man who made it to show the same care in every aspect of his life. (..)2003 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl