reflex
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The old Fed reflex treats growth as suspicious.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 6, 2026
City's prolific striker Lamb's close-range effort was kept out by Byrne-Hughes' incredible reflex save and he also somehow scooped an effort over the crossbar from inside the six yard box.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
Even high-profile cases involving figures like Sean Combs reflect the same cultural reflex: disbelief, deflection, delay.
From Slate ● Apr. 25, 2026
It is a paranoid reflex that turns any hint of infiltration into proof of betrayal.
From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2026
Perhaps man was neither good nor bad, was only a machine in an insensate universe—his courage no more than a reflex to danger, like the automatic jump at the pin-prick.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
The physical motion created while walking could also contribute by triggering reflexes that encourage the intestines to become more active.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 5, 2026
My reflexes were so slow, it was like I was underwater.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026
Edmunds noted the new Model Y lacks sporty reflexes but offers a comfortable ride, while the Model 3 maintains strong performance.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 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
He proceeds to give me a regular exam, checking my ears, eyes, throat, and reflexes.
From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass
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