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reaction

[ree-ak-shuhn] / riˈæk ʃən /




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In young people, the underlying cause can either be genetic or acquired in some way - after an infection or an allergic reaction to medication, for example.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The market’s typical reaction to tech stock wipeouts like the one on Friday has been a strong bounce the following session.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Yet whether it’s AI or a reaction to overhiring, high-tech employment is still much higher now than it was before the pandemic.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

The recent string of payroll figures will complicate his ambitions, and the bond market’s reaction will likely test his dovish resolve.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

I prodded her through the dining room door, almost treading on her heels to see Willem’s reaction.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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