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catalyst

[kat-l-ist] / ˈkæt l ɪst /


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Local residents hope it might act as a catalyst for reconciliation.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

A U.S. declaration could serve as a catalyst for a more coherent Western approach to Antarctic governance as the Madrid Protocol review approaches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Some analysts think this is finally the year that Apple will unveil a foldable iPhone — and the impending launch has been hailed as a potential catalyst for the stock.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

For one, Materne thinks growing adoption of “usage-based” performance metrics is one potential catalyst.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

He was rarely the catalyst for their activities, and he was proud.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner




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