chain reaction

Example Sentences

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This chain reaction has even given the Federal Reserve pause about the path of inflation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The result was "a chain reaction crash" involving at least eight vehicles.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Fire officials had previously said that the tank of MMA was experiencing thermal runaway, a chain reaction resulting in an uncontrollable spike in temperatures.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The researchers later uncovered the biological chain reaction behind the effect.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

In a reactor that produces more neutrons than it loses, the chain reaction will continue to grow, quickly spiraling out of control.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland