catalyst
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The next catalyst for the stock is likely to be announcements at the Computex conference, the annual event which acts as a showcase for Taiwan’s technology industry.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
His office’s investigation into a homelessness service provider, he said, became a catalyst for federal wire fraud charges in January amid allegations a man took $23 million in public funds.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
He expressed concerns that a “massive” amount of capacity coming online between late 2027 and 2028 could be a downward catalyst for memory chips and Micron’s stock.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
So what’s the catalyst for his noteworthy preoccupation with masculinity and all these archetypal characters who embody its antiquated themes?
From Salon • May 27, 2026
The Negro writers and artists regarded Malcolm as the great catalyst, the man who inspired self-respect and devotion in the downtrodden millions.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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Vocabulary lists containing catalyst
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