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cascade

[kas-keyd] / kæsˈkeɪd /




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Automated clinical decision support systems could be designed to recognize a possible prescribing cascade as it develops.

From Science Daily Sep. 11, 2026

In the scenario, a self-amplifying cascade traps the fluid in a feedback loop.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

It's one of several clips BBC Verify has located along the Trishuli River after a deadly cascade of water, mud and other debris flooded the area on Wednesday, as Merlyn Thomas reports.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

Researchers warn the growing density of space junk could trigger the so-called "Kessler syndrome" cascade of collisions.

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

Instead, Magdalys sat, letting the rain cascade down on her.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older

This information could be incorporated into several types of automated tools that alert clinicians to potentially inappropriate prescribing cascades at the point of care.

From Science Daily Sep. 11, 2026

The new building is part of the main Yongbyon nuclear complex, and reportedly capable of housing up to 28 centrifuge cascades used to enrich uranium.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

On the kitchen walls, the “Lauenstein Yellow” tile cascades down into polychrome patterns.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

It is hard to imagine that Iran’s centrifuge cascades survived the intense bombing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 3, 2026

“I don’t think Alice is going to stay at Manorkill Falls as long as you think she is. There are lots of beautiful cascades in the Helderbergs.”

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

The study also demonstrated that these artificial neurons can be linked together, or "cascaded," into larger networks.

From Science Daily Jun. 12, 2026

An alert could have been cascaded to local GPs to be on the look out for cases as well as other local hospitals.

From BBC Mar. 17, 2026

The loss ended in suitably ugly fashion for Tottenham as their frustrated players became embroiled in a clash with Villa after the final whistle as boos cascaded from the stands.

From Barron's Jan. 10, 2026

“That’s the rumor,” she replied sarcastically, moments after the icons on her screen cascaded in glorious alignment, amounting to a sizable jackpot.

From Slate Nov. 18, 2025

It cascaded to the ground and swirled elegantly about her feet.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

At the same time, warming is destabilising permafrost - permanently frozen ground that can thaw as temperatures rise - and high mountain slopes, increasing the possibility of cascading hazards, the report says.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

"We have seen cascading disasters, like what we saw August 26, where one event triggers multiple events," he said.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

Daryl Caudle made news in January when he said he would oppose extending the USS Gerald Ford’s deployment, owing to the cascading consequences for maintenance and crew.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

Highlights include an extraordinary park, cascading waterfall, structural feats and unique vantages.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

If there are any more, it could cause a cascading failure in the grid—and with so many electrical workers AWOL, there’s no telling when such a thing would be resolved.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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