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catalyst

[kat-l-ist] / ˈkæt l ɪst /


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A road rage incident at a stoplight in Hollywood a few years ago, triggered by Lee’s delayed response to a green light, became the catalyst for the first season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

That shift is a marker of educational and professional progress, while also a catalyst for class divergence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Nvidia’s stock has struggled to find a recent catalyst, but Meyers pinned that on its roadmap being “so well-known, there’s very little to surprise us.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Local residents hope it might act as a catalyst for reconciliation.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

He was rarely the catalyst for their activities, and he was proud.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner




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