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ripple effect
noun
- a spreading effect or series of consequences caused by a single action or event.
ripple effect
noun
- the repercussions of an event or situation experienced far beyond its immediate location
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of ripple effect1
Example Sentences
“There would be closures of businesses and the like,” he said, “and then there’s the ripple effect in the economy because you have the port workers, truck drivers, laborers — everybody involved in the distribution system from the importer to the distributor to the retailer.”
“It has a sort of ripple effect on almost all of the relationships in my life, including my husband and my kids.”
Vigil warned that sanctioning U.S. citizens would have a “ripple effect.”
"This ban will be a big blow, and foreign exchange will take a hit. It would mean less foreign exchange and greater exposure to financial services. It has a ripple effect that extends beyond just trade," economist Ken Gichinga told the BBC.
The trend has had a ripple effect on organizations that administer certification programs for fitness trainers.
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