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catalyze

[kat-l-ahyz] / ˈkæt lˌaɪz /
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leaven
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Poon said that SpaceX work on the data centers will help catalyze development of the technology — and he expects his company will be able to hire SpaceX engineers seeking to work at a startup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“We expect the cadence of AI-related order wins to accelerate and catalyze shares,” Dorsheimer wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

He is based in Europe but roving widely, working with bureau chiefs and reporters to catalyze our best reporting from the field.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 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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