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catalyst

[kat-l-ist] / ˈkæt l ɪst /


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In that event, U.S. stocks may have a meaningful upside catalyst hiding in plain sight.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

She called Jack and Sarah's campaign "a watershed moment" - and "the patient safety catalyst for the Nottingham maternity review".

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

The catalyst: a muckraking YouTuber named “Reckless Ben,” who stormed into town on a mission to recover the toy bricks for an ailing retiree’s family.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

That’s unfortunate for retailers, given that they could benefit from a positive catalyst.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

I may have been a catalyst for rebellion, but a leader should be someone with conviction, and I’m barely a convert myself.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




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