chain of events
Example Sentences
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Some suspect the chain of events that led to the recent charges began nearly two years ago, when a private jet arrived at a small New Mexico airport carrying three people.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
It is worth thinking about the timeline here, the chain of events and the context of the time.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
That one act set off a chain of events that led to one of the most complex search-and-rescue efforts for the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
This unusual chain of events likely unfolded thousands of years ago on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
This entire chain of events was started by the security guard who delayed me this morning.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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