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    ripple

    US /ˈrɪpəl/

    ・

    UK /'rɪpl/

    B2TOEIC
    n. (c.)Countable NounSmall gentle low wave on the surface of water, etc.
    A gentle wind blowing on the surface of a body of water can often cause ripples to appear
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo travel or move as small, gentle waves
    On a windy day, you can often see the winds ripple the tall grass growing in the fields
    n. (c.)Countable NounSound/noise/laughter that changes in volume
    There has been a ripple from the rain against our roof
    n. (c.)Countable NounFeeling or emotion that spreads through a person
    A ripple of fear went through them when they saw the monster
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo be spread through a person or group
    The shock of my grandmother's death has begun to ripple through my family

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    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • And I'd be interested in hearing about the ripple effect of those policies and how, when we have something like universal childcare, it'll bolster our health care system or it'll bolster our preventative violence system because we have children who are trained and given attention to from early childhood.

      And I'd be interested in hearing about the ripple effect of those policies and how, when we have something like universal childcare, it'll bolster our health care system or it'll bolster our preventative violence system because we have children who are trained and given attention to from early childhood.

    • And I'd be interested in hearing about the ripple effect of those policies and how, when we have something like universal childcare, it'll bolster our health care system or it'll bolster our preventative violence system because we have children who are trained and given attention to from early childhood.

      And I'd be interested in hearing about the ripple effect of those policies and how, when we have something like universal childcare, it'll bolster our health care system or it'll bolster our preventative violence system because we have children who are trained and given attention to from early childhood.

    B1

    Why A $100,000 Salary Can’t Buy The American Dream

    09:29Why A $100,000 Salary Can’t Buy The American Dream
    • This can have a ripple effect, especially when entire generations are starting their adulthoods with thousands of dollars in debt.

      This can have a ripple effect, especially when entire generations are starting their adulthoods with thousands of dollars in debt.

    • This can have a ripple effect, especially when entire generations are starting their adulthoods with thousands of dollars in debt.

      This can have a ripple effect, especially when entire generations are starting their adulthoods with thousands of dollars in debt.

    A2

    Top 10 TERRIFYING Movie Sharks

    14:37Top 10 TERRIFYING Movie Sharks
    • The result is relentless dread, with every ripple and shadow carrying the threat of a Number 3.

      The result is relentless dread, with every ripple and shadow carrying the threat of a Number 3.

    • The result is relentless dread, with every ripple and shadow carrying the threat of a silent strike.

      The result is relentless dread, with every ripple and shadow carrying the threat of a silent strike.

    B2

    How American Cars Got So Bad

    17:49How American Cars Got So Bad
    • The companies asserted that the crumbling of the American auto industry could ripple across all parts of the American economy and beyond, endangering supply chains and dealer networks beyond their own.

      The companies asserted that the crumbling of the American auto industry could ripple across all parts of the American economy and beyond, endangering supply chains and dealer networks beyond their own.

    • The companies asserted that the crumbling of the American auto industry could ripple across all parts of the American economy and beyond, endangering supply chains and dealer networks beyond their own.

      The companies asserted that the crumbling of the American auto industry could ripple across all parts of the American economy and beyond, endangering supply chains and dealer networks beyond their own.

    B1

    How Taiwan's Semiconductor Industry Won

    15:07How Taiwan's Semiconductor Industry Won
    • The global economy is deeply intertwined with Taiwan's semiconductor output, as chips produced in Taiwan are used in everything from consumer electronics to healthcare devices and industrial machinery. This is why, if there were a conflict between China and Taiwan, then the most immediate impact would be a massive disruption to the global semiconductor supply chain. A military conflict would likely cause semiconductor production in Taiwan to halt or slow down, leading to severe shortages in chips. The ripple effects of such a disruption would be felt worldwide. The automotive industry could face production shutdowns due to a lack of chips for critical systems like autonomous driving and electric vehicle components. The consumer electronics industry could see significant delays in the production of smartphones, laptops, and gaming consoles.

      The global economy is deeply intertwined with Taiwan's semiconductor output, as chips produced in Taiwan are used in everything from consumer electronics to healthcare devices and industrial machinery. This is why, if there were a conflict between China and Taiwan, then the most immediate impact would be a massive disruption to the global semiconductor supply chain. A military conflict would likely cause semiconductor production in Taiwan to halt or slow down, leading to severe shortages in chips. The ripple effects of such a disruption would be felt worldwide. The automotive industry could face production shutdowns due to a lack of chips for critical systems like autonomous driving and electric vehicle components. The consumer electronics industry could see significant delays in the production of smartphones, laptops, and gaming consoles.

    • The ripple effects of such a disruption would be felt worldwide.

      The ripple effects of such a disruption would be felt worldwide.

    B1

    Origins of the Universe 101 | National Geographic

    05:50Origins of the Universe 101 | National Geographic
    • The formation of stars then caused a tremendous ripple effect and helped shape the universe as we know it.

      The formation of stars then caused a tremendous ripple effect and helped shape the universe as we know it.

    • The formation of stars then caused a tremendous ripple effect and helped shape the universe as we know it.

      The formation of stars then caused a tremendous ripple effect and helped shape the universe as we know it.

    B2

    How to build a feminist city | RSA Journal Presents

    12:23How to build a feminist city | RSA Journal Presents
    • As part of her research, Dr East conducted walking tours with 274 women across Scotland, through which she identified 33 leverage points, small interventions that can create ripple effects across entire neighbourhoods.

      As part of her research, Dr East conducted walking tours with 274 women across Scotland, through which she identified 33 leverage points, small interventions that can create ripple effects across entire neighbourhoods.

    • East conducted walking tours with 274 women across Scotland, through which she identified 33 leverage points—small interventions that can create ripple effects across entire neighbourhoods.

      East conducted walking tours with 274 women across Scotland, through which she identified 33 leverage points—small interventions that can create ripple effects across entire neighbourhoods.

    B1

    10 Scariest Moments in Recent World History

    16:1210 Scariest Moments in Recent World History
    • Although the crisis was brought to a close in 2009, its ripple effects, including unemployment, health, and politics can still be felt today.

      Although the crisis was brought to a close in 2009, its ripple effects, including unemployment, health, and politics can still be felt today.

    • Although the crisis was brought to a close in 2009, its ripple effects, including on employment, health, and

      Although the crisis was brought to a close in 2009, its ripple effects, including on employment, health, and

    B1

    We Tried To Make Pizzas With Zero Waste

    10:06We Tried To Make Pizzas With Zero Waste
    • So I'm kind of doing, like, ripple.

      So I'm kind of doing, like, ripple.

    • So, I'm kinda doing ripple.

      So, I'm kinda doing ripple.

    B2

    feeling overwhelmed as a working mom | #1 key reason why - Linda Raynier

    11:56feeling overwhelmed as a working mom | #1 key reason why - Linda Raynier
    • When you can change the way that you feel at a level of your state of being from a healthy, connected, centered, understanding, self-loving place, that is going to have a ripple effect in all areas of your life, not just within your family, but also in your career, also in your relationships, in your personal life, with your relationship with yourself.

      When you can change the way that you feel at a level of your state of being from a healthy, connected, centered, understanding, self-loving place, that is going to have a ripple effect in all areas of your life, not just within your family, but also in your career, also in your relationships, in your personal life, with your relationship with yourself.

    • And what can I do to heal her?" When you can change the way that you feel at a level of your state of being from a healthy, connected, centered, understanding, self-loving place, that is going to have a ripple effect in all areas of your life, not just within your family, but

      And what can I do to heal her?" When you can change the way that you feel at a level of your state of being from a healthy, connected, centered, understanding, self-loving place, that is going to have a ripple effect in all areas of your life, not just within your family, but

    A2