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Cascade

Definition

(formal) A series of events or processes that occur as a direct result of one initial event, often leading to a larger effect or outcome. Can also refer to a waterfall or a series of small waterfalls. Typically collocates with 'of', 'into', 'down', 'over'.

Example Sentences

1The company's financial troubles triggered a cascade of redundancies and restructuring efforts.
2The discovery of a single gene mutation can initiate a cascade of cellular changes leading to disease.
3Tourists flock to see the breathtaking cascade of waterfalls in the national park.
4The new policy has created a cascade of unintended consequences, including increased costs and bureaucratic delays.
5There is a delicate cascade of power shifts at play in any workplace, with subtle shifts in influence and authority.

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