stimulating
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The climb in energy prices is eroding a key pillar of support for U.S. shares—bets that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates more this year, lowering corporate borrowing costs and stimulating the economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
Their dynamic was far more about stimulating the viewer than surprising them.
From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026
Over the long term, the team hopes to identify small molecules capable of safely stimulating DMTF1 activity to rejuvenate aging neural stem cells.
From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2026
Scientists have discovered how to make people less selfish - at least temporarily - by stimulating two areas of their brain.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026
Hunter-gatherers spent their time in more stimulating and varied ways, and were less in danger of starvation and disease.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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