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catalyst

[kat-l-ist] / ˈkæt l ɪst /


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Semiconductors are the next catalyst for imports, where heavy policy support is driving incremental gains but reliance on imported advanced chips remains, BofA says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

That was the catalyst for the paint recycling enterprise and helping to make it more affordable for people.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“That would provide a bullish catalyst for USD/JPY heading into the weekend,” Simpson adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“While we do not see Meta abandoning its pursuit of AGI/ ChatGPT clones, we think this could be the first catalyst to more rational spending,” he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

It could be that this penury was the catalyst for Bobby’s often-criticized “greediness” later in his career.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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