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reflex

[ree-fleks, ri-fleks] / ˈri flɛks, rɪˈflɛks /


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City's prolific striker Lamb's close-range effort was kept out by Byrne-Hughes' incredible reflex save and he also somehow scooped an effort over the crossbar from inside the six yard box.

From BBC ● May 14, 2026

Even high-profile cases involving figures like Sean Combs reflect the same cultural reflex: disbelief, deflection, delay.

From Slate ● Apr. 25, 2026

Like a teenage reflex, I sprinted to the comments to see what people were saying.

From Salon ● Apr. 12, 2026

The bots possess an exhausting reflex to present both sides of every issue, creating a false, artificial balance even when the counterargument is absurd.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026

My reflex kicked in, and I blocked her hand with mine, but I used the wrong hand.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds

My reflexes were so slow, it was like I was underwater.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026

"We face a world situation that has changed and the institutions and practices and the reflexes that were honed and very successful in the past no longer are," he said.

From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2026

Although there may be no meaning behind those reflexes in patients with severe brain injuries, the presence of those seemingly human expressions may make it even more difficult to let someone go.

From Slate ● Dec. 8, 2025

Edmunds noted the new Model Y lacks sporty reflexes but offers a comfortable ride, while the Model 3 maintains strong performance.

From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2025

So quickly, I argued with myself, that it might have been sheer reflexes.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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