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Recent Examples of chain reaction
Punctures or thermal runaway (usually from over-charging) lead to chain reactions that create a lot of heat in lithium-ion batteries.
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New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
That immediately sets off a chain reaction of events.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
Tariffs can have a chain reaction throughout the economy, Chris Swonger, president & CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council, told USA TODAY.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
Constant stress and the continuous release of these hormones can set off chain reactions that cause weight gain.17
The body releases cortisol during stress, which further triggers the release of adrenaline and noradrenaline.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 21 Nov. 2024
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New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
That immediately sets off a chain reaction of events.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
Tariffs can have a chain reaction throughout the economy, Chris Swonger, president & CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council, told USA TODAY.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
Constant stress and the continuous release of these hormones can set off chain reactions that cause weight gain.17
The body releases cortisol during stress, which further triggers the release of adrenaline and noradrenaline.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 21 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for chain reaction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chain reaction
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As the key vectors rotate through a sequence of GPUs, they get multiplied by every query vector in turn.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
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Tucked into all the pain and fear of this pivotal sequence, there are moments of profound intimacy and respect between Erzsébet and Maggie.Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
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What China needed was something like a final emperor, the breaker of the despotic chain who would summon modernity by fiat.Chang Che, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
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Don't focus on loyalty programs (some of the best international hotels are not affiliated with large chains that provide points for a stay).T+L Editors, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
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According to studies, a slow progression, starting with dimmed light, has a positive effect on well-being.Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
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Dominic Calvert-Lewin Dominic Calvert-Lewin looked set to become one of England’s most in-demand forwards just a few seasons ago but injuries stalled his progression.Elias Burke, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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The Tories are thrown into further disarray by a string of reports about party insiders having bet on the date of the general election.The Week UK, theweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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There are string lights along the wooden fence leading from 59th Street, past the dunes and onto the beach.Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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Details on past launches can be found at the end of file. DECEMBER Dec. 29 (Delayed from Dec. 20, 22): SpaceX Falcon 9 on the Astranis MicroGeo mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Space Launch Complex 40 at midnight.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024
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Even if the killer's DNA is not on police file, they still might be traced by following genealogy records.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Last chance: Solstice Glow Celebrate the quiet magic of winter and the longest night of the year with candles, lanterns and festive displays, including model trains that glide through poinsettias and winter plants.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 1 Jan. 2025
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Expected to feature an ambitious train sequence involving action, the film stars Preity Zinta and Sunny Deol in lead roles and is backed by Aamir Khan Productions.Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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The Chicago Cubs have been at the nexus of the two biggest baseball trades of the last week.Newsweek, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Nudity in movies is limited to the following swaths of skin: side, top, or nexus of breast; genitals under duvet; ass walking away from shower (preferably in a locker room).Grace Henes, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2024
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But Young and the Panthers picked themselves up and went on for a 20-17 overtime win, handing the Giants their fifth loss in a row during a skid that has since reached 10 games.Joseph Person, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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However, some parts of China’s economy have shown signs of a recovery, with manufacturing activity expanding for two months in a row and hitting a five-month high in November.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Chain reaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chain%20reaction. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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