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cascade

[kas-keyd] / kæsˈkeɪd /




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Researchers warn the growing density of space junk could trigger the so-called "Kessler syndrome" cascade of collisions.

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

A red cartoon hunk of steak, a bronzed turkey, a few shrimp, a tub of unsweetened yogurt, an apple and a bag of frozen peas cascade alongside him.

From Salon Aug. 5, 2026

Once inside the park before 8 a.m., their first stop was the Bridalveil Fall Trail, a short trek that takes visitors right to the base of the thundering cascade.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

The table’s triangular, gently curved glass plane reads like the calm surface of a pool, beneath which the legs summon a cascade of associations: sea life, bones, waterfowl, twisted roots.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

She’s out of breath because the crowd is picking up speed in the hall, the paper chain walls blurring into a cascade of color.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

It is hard to imagine that Iran’s centrifuge cascades survived the intense bombing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 3, 2026

"The longer it goes on, that kind of cascades into much bigger problems, particularly if there's not enough oil in general to run stuff."

From Barron's May 6, 2026

As these TeV gamma rays travel across intergalactic space, they interact with faint background light from stars, producing cascades of electron-positron pairs.

From Science Daily Nov. 7, 2025

On Saturday, Grossi told CBS News, the BBC's US media partner, that Tehran could have "in a matter of months... a few cascades of centrifuges spinning and producing enriched uranium".

From BBC Jun. 29, 2025

“I don’t think Alice is going to stay at Manorkill Falls as long as you think she is. There are lots of beautiful cascades in the Helderbergs.”

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

Everything on the kitchen shelves cascaded to the floor; bowls and glasses shattered.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

The study also demonstrated that these artificial neurons can be linked together, or "cascaded," into larger networks.

From Science Daily Jun. 12, 2026

The loss ended in suitably ugly fashion for Tottenham as their frustrated players became embroiled in a clash with Villa after the final whistle as boos cascaded from the stands.

From Barron's Jan. 10, 2026

“That’s the rumor,” she replied sarcastically, moments after the icons on her screen cascaded in glorious alignment, amounting to a sizable jackpot.

From Slate Nov. 18, 2025

Green leaves sprouted and, as they cascaded over the branches, pale moon-colored balls like pearls developed.

From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin

Leverage played a large role in a cascading crypto crash last October.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Rather than being limited to isolated shortages, disruptions in one country or production stage can spread through the network, triggering cascading failures across multiple regions and industries.

From Science Daily Jun. 20, 2026

Russell's case was complicated because his fall down the order was precipitated by a cascading series of events.

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

The show notes pointed to “the dancer’s wardrobe” as inspiration, embracing how fabric can have a mind of its own — gathering, draping, cascading.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2026

A thin silver mist emanated from him, and his beard fell like a cascading waterfall.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin




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