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ADJ
little, small
VERB + RIPPLE
cause, set off
His unexpected resignation set off ripples of uncertainty throughout the entire company.
send
The unexpected announcement sent ripples of concern through the entire department.
feel
She felt a ripple of excitement run through the crowd as the band walked onto the stage.
RIPPLE + VERB
pass/run through sb/sth
spread (across) sth
A stone fell into the lake and tiny ripples spread across the water.
RIPPLE + NOUN
effect
PREP
~ of
A ripple of laughter spread across the classroom when the teacher tripped over his bag.
ADV
gently, smoothly, softly
PREP
across
The excitement rippled across the classroom when the teacher announced a surprise field trip.
through
A wave of excitement rippled through the crowd when the band took the stage.