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catalyze

[kat-l-ahyz] / ˈkæt lˌaɪz /
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leaven
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Poon said that SpaceX work on the data centers will help catalyze development of the technology — and he expects his company will be able to hire SpaceX engineers seeking to work at a startup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Thirdly, “no one’s ever going to ring the bell at the bottom,” he said, highlighting that the March 30 low of 6,344 didn’t feature any development that would catalyze the market.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

‘This is a really big moment in terms of expanding Apple’s product lineup into what’s possible, and it could reignite their wearable segment and also catalyze their ecosystem.”

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The materials were then evaluated for their ability to catalyze hydrogen peroxide production.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

One reason why technology tends to catalyze itself is that advances depend upon previous mastery of simpler problems.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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