ripple effect
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ripple effect
noun
plural
ripple effects
ripple effect
noun
plural
ripple effects
Britannica Dictionary definition of RIPPLE EFFECT
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a situation in which one event causes a series of other events to happen
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These kinds of crimes create a ripple effect throughout the city. [=they cause more crimes, problems, etc.]
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These costs will have a huge/major ripple effect on the economy. [=the costs will cause important changes in the economy]
