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Recent Examples of chain reaction
Ventura's allegations set off a chain reaction, with several other individuals coming forward to sue the music mogul for .
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Jane Lacroix, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Paxton said their car was about a mile away from a deadly chain reaction crash on the snow- and ice-covered highway that involved 22 vehicles.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
These neutrons can further split the smaller atoms and keep the chain reaction going.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2025
Not only did both drivers lose the top positions, but the incident set off a chain reaction, causing a huge pile-up of cars behind them.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
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Jane Lacroix, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Paxton said their car was about a mile away from a deadly chain reaction crash on the snow- and ice-covered highway that involved 22 vehicles.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
These neutrons can further split the smaller atoms and keep the chain reaction going.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2025
Not only did both drivers lose the top positions, but the incident set off a chain reaction, causing a huge pile-up of cars behind them.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chain reaction
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In just one transporting sequence that’s almost too much to take in, Coogler traces a line from the blues of the 1930s back to its origins and forward to its influences on funk and beyond.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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This detonation will spew material at the other white dwarf, triggering the same devastating sequence.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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The theater chain announced on social media that the special screenings will take place on Sunday, April 20.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Tax Day is coming this week and restaurant chains across the country are offering customers freebies and discounts to celebrate the occasion.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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However, slowing the progression of vision loss is key.—
Heidi Cope,
Health,
19 Apr. 2025
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However, there is a continuous rise in prostate-specific antigen (PSA), indicating disease progression.—
Matthew Wosnitzer,
Verywell Health,
18 Apr. 2025
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Several aircraft disasters rock nation The crash in Nebraska was the latest in a string of accidents that have put a spotlight on the aviation industry.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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As one studio after another began clamoring to pay Sinners’s $90 million-ish asking price, the director’s agents at WME notified them of a few strings attached.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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From hidden system files to limited customization options, even simple tweaks often require a deep dive into Terminal.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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How to check tax refund status Those who file online can check the status of their returns after 24 hours have passed from the file date.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Apr. 2025
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Fans still go crazy for Braun Strowman’s running train attack.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The vast majority of those from San Diego were sent by train to the Santa Anita racetrack in Los Angeles County, a holding place for thousands being relocated from around Southern California.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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Stephen writes about the nexus of technology, science, policy, and business on and off the planet.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Apr. 2025
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The memorandum of understanding aims to transform the northeastern city into a buzzing nexus for film, television and cultural activities while bolstering Assam’s international profile.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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This is the fourth time in a row that the Clippers played the Nuggets in a playoff game and lost despite leading by double digits.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Crabgrass preventer products must be applied before crabgrass begins to germinate after soil temperatures reach 55 degrees Fahrenheit for several days in a row.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Chain reaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chain%20reaction. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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