reflex
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The reflex to get liquid when headlines are scary is natural and that can be seen in historical mutual-fund data.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
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
Indifference to one’s neighbor and his troubles is a conditioned reflex in life in New York as it is in other big cities.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
But the Cherries, aided by the sharp reflexes of Djordje Petrovic in goal, held on to secure a famous win.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
The stamina, coordination, reflexes and maneuvering of a vehicle at such ridiculously high speeds is more than admirable.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2026
My reflexes were so slow, it was like I was underwater.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 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
The military response was automatic, like the reflexes of a clam.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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