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neutralize

[noo-truh-lahyz, nyoo-] / ˈnu trəˌlaɪz, ˈnyu- /


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“More supportive weather in early May may help neutralize a central bearish fundamental driver since early March.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

A victory would boost House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, who has spearheaded efforts to neutralize Trump-backed maps in Republican states.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

The findings also shed light on how certain antibodies may neutralize viruses by disrupting the structures they use to infect cells, offering useful clues for designing better vaccines.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

The researchers ran a series of experiments to determine whether and when reappropriation—or the act of claiming or taking back a negative label—might help brands neutralize negative feedback and win over consumers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Knowing his label provided him with both comfort and courage, he believed that to name an evil was to neutralize if not annihilate it.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison




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