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reaction

[ree-ak-shuhn] / riˈæk ʃən /




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That anxiety can be seen in the reaction to Friday’s strong jobs report for May, which sent highflying tech stocks sharply lower and bond yields higher.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

The reaction might seem counterintuitive considering the top-line miss.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

In November, Tuchel said he would "review" Bellingham's behaviour following his reaction to being substituted during a qualifier against Albania.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Lane had to have been prepared but a subtle wince of disappointment could be detected when the camera pryingly caught his immediate reaction.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

She’d expected some kind of reaction, a biting remark.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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