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catalyst

[kat-l-ist] / ˈkæt l ɪst /


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That’s the ticking-clock catalyst of the film, setting Harry on a journey of recovery, made challenging by the fact that he doesn’t have a smartphone.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

Using automated computational tools, the scientists examined the possible reactions involving 105 chemical species present on the catalyst surface.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

The Spanish renewable company could raise its full-year guidance but this is already reflected in the stock, meaning any upgrade is unlikely to be a catalyst for the shares, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

He scored a goal, made some big tackles, and was also was able to play out from the back, being the catalyst for Palace, so he goes in as well.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

“Probably sounds dumb, but the end of Carl felt like the end of normal for me. Eventually my sister left, too. It was like...the catalyst for this foundation-shifting chain reaction.”

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone

Residential building accounts for 31% of North American lumber volume, according to Steuart who adds that “with rising mortgage rates, we see no obvious near-term catalysts for an affordability reversal.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Fans of “The Good Wife” or “The Good Fight” are familiar with how the Kings turned emerging tech issues — particularly ones involving Google, Amazon or Facebook — into narrative catalysts for cases.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

This finding challenges a long-standing assumption about how hydrogen participates in catalytic reactions and could provide valuable clues for designing better catalysts.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

The company’s numbers disappointed but there are several catalysts looming.

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

Hearing about Rosa Parks and her protest showed me that there is hope for me and all the students in Ms. G’s classes to truly be catalysts for change.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers


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