reflex
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"When a doctor taps your knee to check your reflex, they're testing that exact connection."
From Science Daily ● Nov. 10, 2026
StoneX analyst Yi Fu Lee told MarketWatch that Thursday’s “violent” selloff created an “obvious reflex opportunity” among AI-exposed chip stocks on Friday.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026
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
Preoccupied, Phil Resch drove by reflex; his progressively more gloomy train of thought continued to dominate his attention.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
The physical motion created while walking could also contribute by triggering reflexes that encourage the intestines to become more active.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 5, 2026
Davis, 29, said the format rewarded the same reflexes he built playing videogames.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
Edmunds noted the new Model Y lacks sporty reflexes but offers a comfortable ride, while the Model 3 maintains strong performance.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2025
Pickford is rightly renowned for his fast reflexes when making stops but, like every modern-day keeper, he is no longer only judged by how good he is with his hands.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2025
Countless games of playing hot potato with the Incorrigible children had honed her reflexes.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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