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Recent Examples of chain reaction
Several senators, mostly Republicans, warned that the bill could set off a chain reaction of unintended consequences by eliminating the two provisions.
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Maya C. Miller, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Even if the glacier's entire ice shelf were to collapse today, the resulting ice cliffs would likely not be tall enough to crumble and trigger the catastrophic chain reaction previously feared.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
This rigid scheduling leaves little room for autonomy, creating a chain reaction of stress and dissatisfaction.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
And in a heartening turn of events, our endeavors have set off a chain reaction.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Maya C. Miller, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Even if the glacier's entire ice shelf were to collapse today, the resulting ice cliffs would likely not be tall enough to crumble and trigger the catastrophic chain reaction previously feared.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
This rigid scheduling leaves little room for autonomy, creating a chain reaction of stress and dissatisfaction.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
And in a heartening turn of events, our endeavors have set off a chain reaction.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chain reaction
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According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, the sequence of events unfolded after Scott Levitan fell into a frozen lake on Dec. 26.Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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There have been conflicting accounts about the sequence of events and the amounts of money involved, and some of the defendants have shifted their versions of what happened.Aurelien Breeden, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Debenhams, once a national department store chain, is now an online-only business, while the number of House of Fraser stores has nearly halved since retailer Mike Ashley took over the franchise.Samantha Conti, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
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Delgado’s death sets off a chain of events in the episodes that follow.Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 9 Jan. 2025
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However, studies have yet to show any significant benefit in reducing the risk of developing or slowing the progression of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.Sarah Anzlovar, MS, RD, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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But even within this progression of warmer years and ever-intensifying risks to homes, communities and the environment, 2024 stood out in another unwelcome way.Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Tangent The Gallup poll is the latest in a string of rough poll results for the outgoing Biden administration.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The issue stayed in the spotlight after a string of violent crimes allegedly committed by other people in the country without legal status.Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025
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Here, the options will be to automatically upload the filter to your Path of Exile 2 account, or the other option is to download the actual file.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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The building had a value of $92.4 million as of January 2024, according to documents on file with the Santa Clara County Recorder’s Office.George Avalos, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Indian Railways has also introduced more than 90 special trains that will make nearly 3,300 trips during the festival to transport devotees, besides regular trains.Fox News, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
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As ridership dropped at the start of the pandemic, passengers increasingly complained of ghost buses and trains, long wait times, quality issues like smoking and fears about crime.Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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Gilbert was a nexus for the beatings, but police failed to connect the attacks.Jimmy Jenkins, Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
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The city’s role as a cultural and geographic nexus, as Bridget Finn described, is evident in the diversity of perspectives and creativity showcased during the week.Lilian Raji, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Topping the list as the most probable outcome this year, the S & P 500 could advance 20% for a third year in a row.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
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The Houston area reigns supreme for the second year in a row, with Katy and Cypress taking the top spots on the roundup of America’s most popular zip codes.Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Chain reaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chain%20reaction. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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