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Discover LudwigThe phrase "reaping the consequences" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It means facing or experiencing the negative effects or outcomes of one's actions or choices. Example: After years of reckless spending, he was finally reaping the consequences of his financial decisions and was forced to declare bankruptcy.
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And we're now reaping the consequences.
We are all reaping the consequences.
Unfortunately, they are now reaping the consequences.
And we are all reaping the consequences".
We are now reaping the consequences of the international community's hesitation over Assad's regime.
We will be reaping the consequences of our inaction for decades to come.
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"If the speech fails, he'll reap the consequences.
The sports organization that increases its number of highly identified fans will reap the consequences of increased support.
Unfortunately, those who reap the consequences are the innocent citizenry on both sides, few of whom choose to be involved.
In an impassioned speech from the Rose Garden of the White House, Obama issued an unalloyed threat to the Republican leadership: begin the confirmation process or reap the consequences.
But he said that ministers would reap the consequences of "Brexit on the cheap" with other policy priorities being squeezed out.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com