He knows he must hurry to set things right or risk the consequences.

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The risk is, though, that the coalition spends long periods stuck in the sidings going nowhere rather than risk another disagreement or the consequences of de-coupling.

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He also highlighted, "the risk of pseudomonas infection and the consequences for any clinical area where there are immunocompromised or debilitated areas".

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Meanwhile, with so many ships trawling the crowded waters of the Gulf, there is always the risk of an "accident" or "collision" with unintended consequences.

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For example, such an exercise might suggest that a sharp change in asset prices would not only affect the value of a particular firm's holdings but also impair liquidity in key markets, with adverse consequences for the ability of the firm to adjust its risk positions or obtain funding.

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