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catalyze

[kat-l-ahyz] / ˈkæt lˌaɪz /
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‘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

“As Oracle demonstrates superior EPS growth, it should catalyze better investor sentiment and trigger greater appreciation for the stock.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

To catalyze an agreement, Washington is counting on Russia’s desire for revived economic relations with the West and Ukraine’s need for reconstruction funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

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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