ripple effect

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Ramos, now 51, won the next election to keep his spot on the board, which he said created a ripple effect that drew in more Latino candidates.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

And discontent can be contagious, ultimately having a ripple effect on worsening morale and productivity.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

His fellow co-director, Gary O'Hara, said that when McIlroy wins a major such as the Masters, "you can almost feel the ripple effect straight away".

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

“I’m so proud of this policy, but I’m so excited to see what the ripple effect is going to be,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Tarun Das was heading the Confederation of Indian Industry when the wall fell in Berlin, and he saw its ripple effect felt all the way to India.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman