domino effect
Example Sentences
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Tricolor Holdings filed for bankruptcy in September, coming under a cloud of suspicion about its business practices and sparking fears of a domino effect on banks.
From MarketWatch
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.
From Barron's
“Our dad introduced us to the pole vault. We just fell in love with it - a kind of domino effect.”
From BBC
Uncertainty around Najee Harris’ return still looms, creating a domino effect in the running back room.
From Los Angeles Times
Texas State’s move would trigger a domino effect, with the Sun Belt looking toward Conference USA for a replacement.
From Los Angeles Times
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