domino effect
noun
plural domino effects
: a cumulative effect produced when one event initiates a succession of similar events compare ripple effect
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But Ruby is a very special person, and yes, that is another good connection and domino effect.
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Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
It's been a tumultuous time for global economies, with the Covid-19 pandemic setting off a domino effect of economic uncertainties, further complicated by geopolitical tensions and environmental concerns.
—Magdy Hassan Fayed, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The delay in the federal trial already has lasted nearly two months and is expected to have a domino effect on preparations by both the prosecution and defense.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2024
By aggressively slashing price of its own new cars and SUVs, Tesla has also created a domino effect, pushing down the values of other EVs, as well.
—Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 3 Mar. 2024
With the WrestleMania 40 card undergoing numerous changes, including The Rock vs. Roman Reigns being scrapped by Rock himself, the domino effect from those changes could spill into both EC matches.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024
The race to fill the U.S. Senate seat of the late Dianne Feinstein has created a domino effect that has cascaded down to the San Fernando Valley’s local seats in the California Assembly.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2024
Turnover has a domino effect and can harm morale among even the most tenured employees.
—Ed Beltran, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
The personnel shortages can have a domino effect, Ukrainian troops in the field said.
—Anastacia Galouchka, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2024
Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
It's been a tumultuous time for global economies, with the Covid-19 pandemic setting off a domino effect of economic uncertainties, further complicated by geopolitical tensions and environmental concerns.
—Magdy Hassan Fayed, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The delay in the federal trial already has lasted nearly two months and is expected to have a domino effect on preparations by both the prosecution and defense.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2024
By aggressively slashing price of its own new cars and SUVs, Tesla has also created a domino effect, pushing down the values of other EVs, as well.
—Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 3 Mar. 2024
With the WrestleMania 40 card undergoing numerous changes, including The Rock vs. Roman Reigns being scrapped by Rock himself, the domino effect from those changes could spill into both EC matches.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024
The race to fill the U.S. Senate seat of the late Dianne Feinstein has created a domino effect that has cascaded down to the San Fernando Valley’s local seats in the California Assembly.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2024
Turnover has a domino effect and can harm morale among even the most tenured employees.
—Ed Beltran, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
The personnel shortages can have a domino effect, Ukrainian troops in the field said.
—Anastacia Galouchka, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2024
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“Domino effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/domino%20effect. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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