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
Unlike bees or wasps, which sting as a defence mechanism to protect themselves, a jellyfish sting is an automatic reflex, not a deliberate attack.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
The old Fed reflex treats growth as suspicious.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 6, 2026
Even high-profile cases involving figures like Sean Combs reflect the same cultural reflex: disbelief, deflection, delay.
From Slate ● Apr. 25, 2026
This was only a death reflex, but she gasped, and her own heart jumped.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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
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 former Atletico player fired towards goal from seven yards out but Oblak showed lightning-quick reflexes to keep out the shot.
From Barron's ● Dec. 21, 2025
Mr. Rein implores us to override the divisive reflexes evolution has bequeathed us.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2025
My mom says my reflexes are trying to keep up with the fact that I’m growing so much.
From "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Saenz
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