On the contrary, a case can be made that society cannot afford to cut Social Security because of the grave political, social and economic repercussions.

This was his only major mistake in interpreting Ignatius, but it had grave repercussions.

The gist was this; our trip has caused grave international repercussions.

Japanese leaders urged the North to reconsider, saying the move would have grave repercussions for the entire region.

Even in today's 4 Russia, such actions could have grave repercussions.

"An action of that sort would cause great impact among the population and have grave repercussions for the economy and foreign investment," he acknowledged.

I need hardly tell you that if this story of yours becomes public there will be very grave repercussions indeed.

I should think there will be grave repercussions especially on the day that the Sun is blotted out.

The fall season was always a vulnerable time for the banking system-combined with the roiled stock market, even a small shock could have grave repercussions.

For medically fragile individuals, inconsistencies in the caliber and kind of care available state to state can have grave repercussions.