chain of events
Example Sentences
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Sometimes bands break up for one specific or large reason, and sometimes it is a chain of events, seemingly unrelated, or not visible from the outside.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
She called for thorough investigation of "the chain of events here, and what we can learn from it, and what it says about the capacities we need".
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
The dramatic chain of events kicked off at 2:55 a.m.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
A prime minister not noted for hyperbolic or emotive language in public has unleashed a volley of vitriol - a chain of events "staggering," "shocking," "unforgivable," he claims.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
The complicated chain of events, known as the Watergate scandal, included hush money and destroyed evidence.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
