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domino theory
noun
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from the fact that if dominoes are stood on end one slightly behind the other, a slight push on the first will topple the others
1965, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Domino theory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/domino%20theory. Accessed 22 Sep. 2024.
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