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stimulus

[stim-yuh-luhs] / ˈstɪm yə ləs /


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Suzuki exudes the fragility and buoyancy of adolescence, playing Fuki as someone constantly imbibing the world, rarely revealing what she’s doing with that stimulus.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Instead of attacking the reflected image, the octopuses needed to figure out where the stimulus was actually located and move toward it.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Many countries are net importers and struggling to mitigate the impact of higher prices and shortages of critical inputs with subsidies and stimulus that is straining, in some instances, shaky finances.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Even though China’s growth momentum is sputtering, it remains unclear if policymakers will jump into action, as the solid economic performance in the first quarter and robust exports have reduced expectations for near-term stimulus measures.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

He flinches and grunts in reaction to some unseen stimulus.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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