reflex
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Unlike bees or wasps, which sting as a defence mechanism to protect themselves, a jellyfish sting is an automatic reflex, not a deliberate attack.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
I’m sure the scientific explanation involves ecstatic brain hormones, leading to an overstimulated smile reflex.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
A plan more than doubles confidence to handle the same fear and the same reflex.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026
Even high-profile cases involving figures like Sean Combs reflect the same cultural reflex: disbelief, deflection, delay.
From Slate ● Apr. 25, 2026
My arms swung out in reflex and I held on.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
My reflexes were so slow, it was like I was underwater.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026
The former Atletico player fired towards goal from seven yards out but Oblak showed lightning-quick reflexes to keep out the shot.
From Barron's ● Dec. 21, 2025
Although there may be no meaning behind those reflexes in patients with severe brain injuries, the presence of those seemingly human expressions may make it even more difficult to let someone go.
From Slate ● Dec. 8, 2025
Pickford is rightly renowned for his fast reflexes when making stops but, like every modern-day keeper, he is no longer only judged by how good he is with his hands.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2025
Your reflexes have to be lightning fast in order to stop and start fast enough to avoid the bags.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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