knock-on effect

Example Sentences

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But the committee was also told the delay could have a knock-on effect on the delivery date of some systems, such as new mine sweeping technology.

From BBC

Swonk noted that spiking uncertainty due to war in Iran and its knock-on effects would further curb labor demand.

From Barron's

Andreas Rudinger, from the Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations, said the economic knock-on effects of the war had put policy makers "under pressure to reduce the burden on prices over climate action".

From Barron's

The longer prices remain high, the more time there is for knock-on effects.

From Barron's

“That will have some knock-on effect on cargo volume if this goes on for very much longer,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times