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catalyze

[kat-l-ahyz] / ˈkæt lˌaɪz /
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leaven
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The consolidation of regional power by Modi’s party could catalyze structural reforms, which often get bogged down in federal-state conflicts, says Madhavi Arora, chief economist at Emkay Global Financial Services in Mumbai.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Regional mediators, however, remain skeptical that Iran’s updated offer would catalyze a breakthrough.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Thirdly, “no one’s ever going to ring the bell at the bottom,” he said, highlighting that the March 30 low of 6,344 didn’t feature any development that would catalyze the market.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

The materials were then evaluated for their ability to catalyze hydrogen peroxide production.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

One reason why technology tends to catalyze itself is that advances depend upon previous mastery of simpler problems.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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