react

Example Sentences

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The “CNN effect” refers to the impact that round-the-clock news coverage has on policymakers to react to what’s happening.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

And the more I read, the more it opened up thinking, like, how would a very strong family react to this?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

But, as in 1979, people who saw substantial inflation may be quick to expect more inflation, and then the Fed will have to react strongly, as it did in 1980.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

When under pressure from visitors, the cows can become distressed or react out of fear, a trust spokesperson said.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Nobody else knew how to react, and they basically looked at each other like, Is she serious or joking?!

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller