catalyst
Example Sentences
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"While the catalysts differ… the problems remain the same: systemic mismanagement, corruption, and repression," she said.
From BBC
The firm expects several catalysts, including clarity on OpenAI’s revenue prospects and increasing adoption of AI agents.
From Barron's
He reasons that when a cycle-ending catalyst does appear—whether tighter monetary policy, recession, runaway inflation, an asset bubble bursting, or global shock—there have always been distinct warning signs.
From Barron's
A possible announcement of a special dividend, he said, “represents a coming catalyst.”
From MarketWatch
Will it provide a catalyst for the continent to take greater responsibility for its own security in the face of so much instability from what many see as an unreliable ally?
From BBC
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