President Bush One of the most consequential decisions a president makes is his appointment of a justice to the Supreme Court.

Serious and consequential decisions lie ahead.

These were Rory's consequential decisions.

And a 30-second TV spot is unlikely to help me make so consequential a decision.

"The decision I am announcing today is by far the most consequential decision I have had to make in my entire public service career."

"In those few minutes I felt that one of the most consequential decisions of the war had been made."

The debate over California is leading up to what may be the most consequential tactical decision for Mr. Dole in the closing weeks of the campaign.

Futch, however to his dying day never expressed any regret over what may well have been the most consequential decision ever made by a trainer.

He must be allowed a reasonable amount of time to reflect on so consequential a decision, but eventually he must let you get on with your life.

Let your child know you respect his or her choices by giving him or her autonomy to make smaller, less consequential decisions.