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Cascading Effect

Definition:

A cascading effect refers to a phenomenon in which an initial action or event sets off a chain reaction, leading to a series of subsequent events or consequences.

Example sentences:

Verb usage:

1. The financial crisis caused a cascading effect, leading to a wave of company bankruptcies.
2. The dominoes were set up in such a way that if one fell, it would cause a cascading effect, knocking down all the others.

Noun usage:

1. The power outage had a cascading effect on the city, resulting in traffic jams, disrupted communications, and halted public transportation.
2. An increase in fuel prices has a cascading effect on various sectors of the economy, affecting transportation, manufacturing, and consumer prices.

Adjective usage:

1. The cascading effect of the new tax regulations is expected to impact businesses of all sizes.
2. The sudden layoff of employees had cascading effects on the morale and productivity of the remaining staff.

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