ripple effect
noun
: a spreading, pervasive, and usually unintentional effect or influence
the automotive industry has a ripple effect on many other industries
compare domino effect
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The ripple effects of Dubai’s growing yachting industry have naturally extended beyond the sector.
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Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The ripple effects of those cases could be far-reaching.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
Studies have pointed to the urgent need to research the possible ripple effects of potential geoengineering techniques.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
Their inefficient use of resources creates a ripple effect that hinders growth, stifles innovation and distorts markets.
—Robert Gorin, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024
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Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The ripple effects of those cases could be far-reaching.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
Studies have pointed to the urgent need to research the possible ripple effects of potential geoengineering techniques.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
Their inefficient use of resources creates a ripple effect that hinders growth, stifles innovation and distorts markets.
—Robert Gorin, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Ripple effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ripple%20effect. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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