ripple effect
Example Sentences
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Ramos, now 51, won the next election to keep his spot on the board, which he said created a ripple effect that drew in more Latino candidates.
From Salon • May 7, 2026
And discontent can be contagious, ultimately having a ripple effect on worsening morale and productivity.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
"There's a ripple effect right across the family and relatives, you know, that will have an impact today, so my heart goes out to them," Brown added.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
“I’m so proud of this policy, but I’m so excited to see what the ripple effect is going to be,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 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
