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react

[ree-akt] / riˈækt /


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We do not know how it - and Infantino - will react.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

But he has studiously avoided signaling what that might mean for interest rates, arguing that it is better for markets to react to economic data without his influence.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

These actions can set up a “beat and raise” pattern that pushes stock prices higher over time as analysts react by raising their own estimates.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

German politicians were swift to react to the attack, with Berlin's Mayor Kai Wegner condemning a "brutal attack" on "a gathering for a tolerant and peaceful Berlin".

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

But before I can react, Lara practically shoves me down into the seat.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

As that acidic water reacts with certain rocks -- limestone, for instance -- it releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

The ant reacts aggressively, biting the cone and accidentally detaching it from the anchor point.

From Science Daily Jun. 26, 2026

Still, Alcock reacts with exactly the right note of disdain: “Cool,” she croaks.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

These can include psychology to understand how the brain reacts under pressure, alongside nutrition and fitness to ensure they have the energy to compete effectively.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

His mouth opens and I know that I will forever judge him based on how he reacts to this information, but a voice interrupts him.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

Markets have reacted with concern to Warsh's tight-lipped policy, with 30-year Treasury bond yields -- which generally track inflation expectations -- rising to their highest levels since 2007 following this week's meeting.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

Shares of Microsoft were up 15.5% as investors reacted favorably to the company’s earnings report.

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

Other industries haven’t reacted as fast as they should have, and AstraZeneca doesn’t want to fall in the same trap, its CEO says.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

Despite questions within his party about where the money would come from, voters in the South the BBC spoke to have reacted positively to the announcement.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Though Hoover conceded that some might deem him a “fanatic,” he reacted with fury to any violations of the rules.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

Futures prices are still reacting quickly to every ceasefire rumor or diplomatic headline, said Stephen Innes, managing partner at SPI Asset Management.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

Mahaney said investors are also reacting to little detail on how Meta’s progress is going with its frontier AI models.

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

He later discovered he was experiencing TSW, which meant his body was reacting to the topical steroids being stopped.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Robbins expects the Chipmunks to appear on feeds almost like influencers, with clips and compilations of the trio reacting to cultural moments or singing their take on classic songs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

The cameras will turn to them when the crowd is reacting to their handiwork.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins




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