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Recent Examples of chain reaction
After a Rube Goldberg-like chain reaction leads to explosions and a breakdown in the structure, everyone in the Skyview restaurant either falls to their death or burns alive in the tower.
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The split caused a chain reaction, and within a span of 14 months, Christine's fellow sister wives Janelle Brown and Meri Brown left the relationship in December 2022.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 14 May 2025
While two cars managed to stop in time as the van sat still, a third vehicle slammed into the rear vehicle, causing a chain reaction.
—Pilar Arias , Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2025
Melinda and Erika felt bad about their decision, which caused a chain reaction for the teams at the bottom, but their decision ultimately helped Carson and Jack survive the leg.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 16 Apr. 2025
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The split caused a chain reaction, and within a span of 14 months, Christine's fellow sister wives Janelle Brown and Meri Brown left the relationship in December 2022.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 14 May 2025
While two cars managed to stop in time as the van sat still, a third vehicle slammed into the rear vehicle, causing a chain reaction.
—Pilar Arias , Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2025
Melinda and Erika felt bad about their decision, which caused a chain reaction for the teams at the bottom, but their decision ultimately helped Carson and Jack survive the leg.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chain reaction
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Unlike traditional computing, which processes information in binary sequences, quantum computing harnesses the unique properties of quantum mechanics—superposition, entanglement and tunneling—to process complex information in entirely new ways.—
Markus Pflitsch,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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In a crucial chase sequence, Bond will have to deliver two hundred packages in a Honda Civic by 7 p.m. or risk unemployment.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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In the latest twist, Shooter McGavin (the rival to Sandler’s Happy) gets to be the official spokesperson for the Happy Gilmore Meal, which is an actual offering going on sale at the chain later this summer.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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The chain also announced a new Chipotle Hash Brown Wake-Up Wrap is joining the menu.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Fear of failure often stifles growth and progression.—
Arthi Rabikrisson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The new positions are expected to support long-term research into the causes, progression, and treatment of such conditions.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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The mosquito-repellent system consists of three diffusers (single-use replaceable pods) that offer 330 square feet of coverage via 36 feet of warm-glow string lights.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2025
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Wednesday night's explosion continued a string of setbacks for Starship upper stages.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
19 June 2025
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Most Raw files, and some SDR files saved in advanced 16-bit or 32-bit formats, contain valid information for creating true Ultra HDR images, however, Google Photos doesn’t yet support such conversions.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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But most interesting of these results is 7-Zip, with that huge file compressing more than 20% faster on DDR5 than even the DDR4-4000 result.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2025
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Swift is currently residing in the Sunshine State while Kelce trains in the offseason.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2025
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The train involved in the incident, near Davis Boulevard and Main Street, was moved by TEXRail by 8 a.m.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2025
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Today, both roles sit at the nexus of digital transformation, customer experience, data trust and corporate reputation.—
Shashi Kiran,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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At the nexus of these efforts by the administration is a push to centralize ever-greater power at the federal level, never mind that Republicans have long been the standard-bearers for the federalist principle of states’ rights.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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After struggling against the lowly Los Angeles Angels for the third game in a row, the Yankees are searching for answers at the plate without a clear solution in sight.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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How the airlines stack up Delta Air Lines topped the list for the seventh year in a row, with its relative strength across all categories earning it the highest ranking, according to TPG.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
19 June 2025
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“Chain reaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chain%20reaction. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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