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domino effect
noun as in cumulative effect from one event setting off a chain of events
Example Sentences
According to the Soufan Center think tank, "if Mali falls, there could be a domino effect with other governments in the region, including in Burkina Faso and/or Niger", two other countries led by juntas.
Understanding of tipping points has improved since the last report, its authors said, allowing for greater confidence in estimating when one might spark a domino effect of catastrophic and often irreversible disasters.
“Our dad introduced us to the pole vault. We just fell in love with it - a kind of domino effect.”
Uncertainty around Najee Harris’ return still looms, creating a domino effect in the running back room.
Texas State’s move would trigger a domino effect, with the Sun Belt looking toward Conference USA for a replacement.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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