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reflex

[ree-fleks, ri-fleks] / ˈri flɛks, rɪˈflɛks /


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Even high-profile cases involving figures like Sean Combs reflect the same cultural reflex: disbelief, deflection, delay.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026

Like a teenage reflex, I sprinted to the comments to see what people were saying.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

The bots possess an exhausting reflex to present both sides of every issue, creating a false, artificial balance even when the counterargument is absurd.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

“When geopolitical tensions spike, some risk-averse investors feel a reflex to act immediately,” even on purchases that might be unaffordable or speculative investments, said Ulin.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

It came out of my mouth too quickly, a reflex reaction to the guilt flooding my stomach.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia




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