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dominoes

British

/ ˈdɒmɪˌnəʊz /

noun

(functioning as singular) any of several games in which matching halves of dominoes are laid together

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Imagine setting up an elaborate chain of dominoes, where each piece must strike the next in perfect sequence to create a satisfying final outcome.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

"All those dominoes don't necessarily fall down in that order if Flight into Danger didn't happen."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Today, the once-overlooked porch is a favorite family space, Molly says, where the couple’s three children play dominoes and cards with sports on in the background.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

The bear-case risk, in which “disruption dominoes continue to fall” is worth exploring, they said.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

In the new ward there were a lot of guys playing cards, playing dominoes.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers

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