mechanically

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Rising inflation mechanically reduces the inflation-adjusted level of the Fed’s policy rate, making policy less restrictive without any action by officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

In an interview, he pointed out that the correlation coefficient rises mechanically during periods of heightened volatility — such as what we’ve seen in recent years.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

“Editing is a task that involves creativity and human artisanship. An editor is not just someone who mechanically reproduces a number of steps. They have a sense of storytelling in mind,” said Srinivasan.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

“The implication is not that one should mechanically short every stock that doubles,” they wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

He threw out his jab mechanically, just stiff enough to keep Barnes away.

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte