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catalyst

[kat-l-ist] / ˈkæt l ɪst /


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The pound is likely to trade on external factors Thursday, Monex Europe said, pointing to Friday GDP figures as the next domestic catalyst.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

That was the catalyst for the paint recycling enterprise and helping to make it more affordable for people.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Unfortunately for crypto holders, June started out with a downward catalyst.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

“Each revisit weakens the floor unless a clear catalyst steps in.”

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Then, I'll release hydrazine, very slowly, over the iridium catalyst, to turn it into N2 and H2.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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