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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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The average Premier League team have 57 sequences per match that start in the attacking half.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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That included an eight-save sequence in the third, in which Arlington pulled John Snider (21 saves) for all 1:34 of a 4-on-4 down 3-1 with 5:09 left – and kept him off for a 26-second 6-on-4 advantage.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
18 Jan. 2025
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As Texans prepare for the weather, some of the area’s largest grocery chains have seen an increase in demand for staple items, like bottled water, milk, eggs, cereal, bread, peanut butter and paper goods.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 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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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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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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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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In a new interview with The Guardian, the 59-year-old Icelandic musician opened up about her latest string of concerts, billed as Cornucopia, and why she's mainly opted for residencies over extensive tours for over 15 years.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
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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This file has been updated to note six fires now burn around Los Angeles.—
James Bickerton,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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However, the light at the end of the tunnel may be an upcoming train.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
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 23 Jan. 2025.
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