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The death of Hamilton County Auditor Brigid Kelly in March from esophageal cancer set off a complicated chain reaction that led to the 28th House District becoming an open seat.
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Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
Our sense organs vibrate with specific forms of energy or matter (with matter being but a dense form of energy) and set off a chain reaction that turns into information, interpretation, actions and so forth.
—Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
When Grady finds Ashley’s body the next day, the subsequent quest for answers sets off a chain reaction of recrimination and revelations.
—Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2024
Holmes hopes that the welcoming, familiar aesthetic and menu — and Bridgetown Roti’s success — will encourage others to follow suit, setting off a chain reaction of Caribbean cuisine in L.A.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2024
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Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
Our sense organs vibrate with specific forms of energy or matter (with matter being but a dense form of energy) and set off a chain reaction that turns into information, interpretation, actions and so forth.
—Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
When Grady finds Ashley’s body the next day, the subsequent quest for answers sets off a chain reaction of recrimination and revelations.
—Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2024
Holmes hopes that the welcoming, familiar aesthetic and menu — and Bridgetown Roti’s success — will encourage others to follow suit, setting off a chain reaction of Caribbean cuisine in L.A.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2024
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