trickle-down

adjective

trick·le-down ˈtri-kəl-ˈdau̇n

: relating to or working on the principle of trickle-down theory

trickle-down economics

: relating to or being an effect caused gradually by remote or indirect influences

Examples of trickle-down in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Kristol envisions Trump obliterating post-Watergate norms that gave the Justice Department a measure of independence, and a trickle-down effect that would give license to Trump’s aides — inducing ideologues like Trump advisor Stephen Miller — to make demands of officials on Trump’s behalf. —

David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2024 The interference with commercial trade in the Red Sea has a trickle-down effect that could drive up the costs of goods on Maryland households. —

Chevy Weiss, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2024 That can have trickle-down effects on congregations as struggling pastors withdraw or become irritable. —

Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 26 May 2024 Courtesy of Isaac Now that the law is in place in his own state, Isaac is concerned about the trickle-down effect. —

Maura Barrett, NBC News, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for trickle-down

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