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react

[ree-akt] / riˈækt /


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His mental adjustment on how to react to failure, combined with a conditioning program that led him to lose 10 pounds and become faster and stronger, created a spring environment sending him into rarefied air.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

“When people are overwhelmed by today’s financial pressures, they often delay saving, avoid making decisions or react emotionally to market volatility, all of which can hurt long-term outcomes.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Carney said officials have to work with the Trump administration, given the deep economic and security ties, and added he’s not going to react to every single post of Trump’s about Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Alphabet shares are falling in after-hours trading as investors react to the news of the big equity offerings.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Rio was so stunned, it took him a moment to react.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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