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You cause a domino-effect of socio-economic problems.
AIG Capitalism=Greed John Storhm 2009
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She warned against it, saying such a step might set off a dangerous "domino-effect."
Greece, Italy under pressure on euro zone austerity Reuters 2011
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She warned against it, saying such a step might set off a dangerous "domino-effect."
Greece, Italy under pressure on euro zone austerity Reuters 2011
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As if a 'positive' attitude is any match for that domino-effect of socio-economic problems caused almost entirely by GREED.
AIG Capitalism=Greed John Storhm 2009
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The 1963 film is one of the master's most adroitly calibrated adventures in terror, as pleasurable for its technique — electronic sound design, avian model mechanics, the domino-effect staging of the gas station inferno sequence — as the psychology between those flirty would-be lovebirds: suave Rod Taylor and whiny Tippi Hedren.
Characters Attack Steve Dollar 2011
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That risks provoking a domino-effect that brings down the European Financial Stability Fund, and reverberates across the already distressed bond markets of Spain and Italy.
Euro Tumbles on Greek Move Javier E. David 2011
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This was the same day that Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy, precipitating a domino-effect of financial collapses across the Street, more layoffs and a subsequent 54% decline in the value of the stock market by March 2009.
Amanda Benchley: Wall Street Buoyed by Prospect of Bush Tax Cut Extension, Bonuses Amanda Benchley 2010
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This was the same day that Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy, precipitating a domino-effect of financial collapses across the Street, more layoffs and a subsequent 54% decline in the value of the stock market by March 2009.
Amanda Benchley: Wall Street Buoyed by Prospect of Bush Tax Cut Extension, Bonuses Amanda Benchley 2010
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This was the same day that Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy, precipitating a domino-effect of financial collapses across the Street, more layoffs and a subsequent 54% decline in the value of the stock market by March 2009.
Amanda Benchley: Wall Street Buoyed by Prospect of Bush Tax Cut Extension, Bonuses Amanda Benchley 2010
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This was the same day that Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy, precipitating a domino-effect of financial collapses across the Street, more layoffs and a subsequent 54% decline in the value of the stock market by March 2009.
Amanda Benchley: Wall Street Buoyed by Prospect of Bush Tax Cut Extension, Bonuses Amanda Benchley 2010
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