This collaboration is necessary to avoid duplication of work and the consequent risk of conflicting standards in the market place.

To avoid making a wide circuit with consequent risk of premature detection, these must have run fairly straight from the general direction of Pax.

The general effects of radon to the human body are caused by its radioactivity and consequent risk of radiation-induced cancer.

The spacing of the building from the boundary is the main defence against fire spread from one building to another with consequent risk to life.

Security was poor, with the consequent risk of panic among those awaiting special treatment.

In the longer term, the continued high investment and consequent risk of higher inflation may force the government to take tougher steps.

It was important to avoid over-extending the scope of the programme and the consequent risk of lessening its impact.

The negative aspects of rotation are additional costs, loss of know-how, and the consequent risk of errors.

Society, he says, has been 'flattened out', with consequent risks of demagogy and nationalism.

It cited a "rush into oil and resources" and a consequent risk that a "commodity shock" could occur before a new stimulus.