ripple effect

Example Sentences

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It may be tempting to write off the weakness as a ripple effect from non-traded BDCs, but concerns are warranted, the firm argued.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Currie referred to “molecular contagion” whereby the ripple effect of the closure of the Strait Of Hormuz is spreading out around the world.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

“San Francisco has demonstrated this larger ripple effect of success,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

The figures underscore that the economy was fragile even before the outbreak of Middle East conflict, which has caused a major energy shock that could have a ripple effect around the world.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Tarun Das was heading the Confederation of Indian Industry when the wall fell in Berlin, and he saw its ripple effect felt all the way to India.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman