knock-on effect
Example Sentences
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The software slump had a knock-on effect on alternative asset managers amid concerns over lending to companies in the beaten-down sector.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
Global oil prices have skyrocketed since supply via the waterway came to a near-total halt, with fears there could be a knock-on effect on the price of food, medicine and other goods if left unresolved.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
“It’s not just the fridge. It’s the whole knock-on effect too.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
One big knock-on effect is an increase in interest rates, which usually rise in tandem with oil prices.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026
“That will have some knock-on effect on cargo volume if this goes on for very much longer,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
