ripple effect

Example Sentences

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“I didn’t realize the ripple effect of something like this until it happened.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 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

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

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