knock-on effect
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of knock-on effect
adj. use of verb phrase knock on
Example Sentences
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Donker warned of knock-on effects from the disruption, with further delays and cancellations possible in coming days.
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"Hospices across the country want to provide more care in the community but this year we've seen it cut back because of funding pressures. And that is having a knock-on effect in hospitals."
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The backlog also has a knock-on effect on prisons.
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"Repeated delays are having a knock-on effect on funding," the letter said.
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They say investment in the North Sea is shrivelling fast, with knock-on effects in refinery and chemical plant closures.
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