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react

[ree-akt] / riˈækt /


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“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

The stock market is forward-looking, and stocks react ahead of an event such as an enormous IPO.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

First, they shot it with Bower present so he could react to Joyce.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Before Charlotte could react, Monty stepped out from the kitchen.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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