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knock-on effect
noun as in domino effect
noun as in ripple effect
Example Sentences
Sources within the airline suggest the situation is being brought under control, but there are concerns that delays this evening could have a knock-on effect on Tuesday's flights.
The US authorisation will also have a further knock-on effect: enabling the UK and France to grant Ukraine permission to use Storm Shadow missiles inside Russia.
Recent events, such as the Budget, mean that borrowing costs in general have increased, which may have a knock-on effect for those searching for a home loan.
"We've seen the knock-on effect of that in the squad the past couple of weeks."
It has also raised questions over a potential knock-on effect when the government has said growing the UK economy is a top priority.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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