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ripple

[rip-uhl] / ˈrɪp əl /




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"A high-quality coach, like Dick Advocaat, it creates a ripple effect, it creates a belief," he says.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

The distinctive ripple pattern appeared again in observations collected on April 14, showing that the storm's influence on the atmosphere persisted over multiple days.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

He also notes a ripple effect to hiring new graduates who use AI: “A lot of anxiety” in midcareer workers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Around 400 kilometres away, change is already starting to ripple through the archipelago's island of Little Andaman, which Joshi has said will see the "next developmental thrust" after Great Nicobar.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

A ripple of stifled laughter went around the room, but I kept my spine ramrod straight, my eyes dead ahead.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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