catalyst
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Oil—and the higher inflation it brings—could be the catalyst for just such a move.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
The 5-1 defeat by City was the catalyst for her comments on squad depth and the first hint that she was battling with club decision-makers.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
This left-of-center fusion approach by his father seemed to be the initial catalyst for BNYX’s curiosity.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
The technology could provide a more sustainable route to hydrogen, but corrosion, chlorine related side reactions, catalyst degradation, precipitates, and limited long term durability remain major obstacles to commercial use.
From Science Daily • May 10, 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
Vocabulary lists containing catalyst
Break It Down: Cata
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This Week in Words: March 3 – 9, 2018
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Chemistry - Introductory
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