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Recent Examples of chain reaction
With no natural predators and an abundance of food, their population exploded, setting off a chain reaction of ecological destruction.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
What To Know The fatal explosions occurred in Honolulu, where a series of mortar-style aerials ignited a chain reaction of blasts.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Their defensive responses often trigger chain reactions of escalating blame, drawing others into their conflict narrative.
—Nik Ershov, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
The collapse of Celsius was part of a chain reaction—beginning with the fall of Terra Luna and culminating with the collapse of crypto exchange FTX in November 2022—that brought the crypto industry to its knees.
—Joel Khalili, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
What To Know The fatal explosions occurred in Honolulu, where a series of mortar-style aerials ignited a chain reaction of blasts.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Their defensive responses often trigger chain reactions of escalating blame, drawing others into their conflict narrative.
—Nik Ershov, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
The collapse of Celsius was part of a chain reaction—beginning with the fall of Terra Luna and culminating with the collapse of crypto exchange FTX in November 2022—that brought the crypto industry to its knees.
—Joel Khalili, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chain reaction
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The average Premier League team have 57 sequences per match that start in the attacking half.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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That included an eight-save sequence in the third, in which Arlington pulled John Snider (21 saves) for all 1:34 of a 4-on-4 down 3-1 with 5:09 left – and kept him off for a 26-second 6-on-4 advantage.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
18 Jan. 2025
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Los Angeles only has a volunteer, part-time and mostly teenage hand crew, who use axes, shovels and chain saws to stop wildfires spreading, according to the Post.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN,
21 Jan. 2025
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State of play: Peter Morton sold his interest in the cafe chain in 1996.—
Carrie Shepherd,
Axios,
21 Jan. 2025
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Studies find that purifying the air at home can reduce symptoms and in some cases, prevent the progression of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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That’s why Shiffrin’s focus is solely on progression, not so much her pursuit of World Cup win No. 100.—
Pat Graham,
The Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2025
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In addition, Coen criticized the idea of attaching strings to assistance.—
WILL WEISSERT,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Still, the federal aid should be given without strings attached.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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The files consist of investigative reports, memos, communications and other documents related to the government's investigation into the president's death.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Thanks to Peter, Monroe was able to deliver that file to Knox’s opponent, Governor Hagan.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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For the film, a version was made encrusted with large rhinestones, complete with a dramatic train.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
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Residents have reported stopped trains for up to 12 hours, with one report that claims a train was stopped for more than 24 hours.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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Amy Nguyen is a consultant, researcher and writer focusing on the nexus between sustainable business and global value chains.—
Amy Nguyen,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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In its last few months, the Biden administration put together a strategy to counter the nexus of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea — and classified the whole thing, limiting the space for public debate over how to manage the resumption of superpower conflict.—
David E. Sanger,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Shafer, who finished third at last year’s BWT Finals in Hawaii, has also been named Captain of Team USA for the second year in a row.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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Clean wind power generated more electricity than gas for the second year in a row.—
Sibi Arasu,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Chain reaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chain%20reaction. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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