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reaction

[ree-ak-shuhn] / riˈæk ʃən /




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The reaction of his coach Jeroen Benard, who looked equally bewildered, was brilliant.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

For the men of his generation, that was the gut reaction.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

The general reaction to the policy has been overwhelmingly positive, Xue said, aside from some remarks on social media that charging for a smashed teacup was a petty move.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

The number that matters tomorrow is how many ships transit the strait and what insurance underwriters charge them, Felipe Germini, founder and managing director at Germini Energy, told MarketWatch in reaction to the latest strikes.

From MarketWatch Jul. 8, 2026

I also forgot what I learned in science class: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen

But whether it makes a difference in viewers’ actual feelings and reactions toward race and class has long been a question.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

The range of reactions underscored Graham’s unusual place in American politics.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

Gold based catalysts, which speed up chemical reactions, are already used in several industrial oxidation processes.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

The Duchess of Sussex is a polarising figure in the UK, provoking strong reactions among her supporters and her detractors.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

We all sit around—my grandparents, Mamita and Papito, Lucinda and Mundín and me—watching the reactions on her face.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez




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