reaction
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And while that film far exceeds “The Social Reckoning,” I wonder whether the reaction would be entirely the same today.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026
"Honestly, my first reaction was: 'Not again'," said Airi Hiane, a 23-year-old cafe worker.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
This occurs when heat from fusion reactions increases the reaction rate, producing still more heat and potentially creating a self-reinforcing cycle.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026
Back at breakfast, Hesmondhalgh's apparently earnest but over-the-top reaction to Ramsey's removal immediately raised suspicions.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Jack and Phillip both looked at her, trying subtly to make the point that maybe such a comment wasn’t the most appropriate reaction for such a significant moment, but she steadily ignored their questioning glances.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
Parent company JLR has invested billions reinventing Jaguar and has faced mixed reactions over the design of the Type 01, which was unveiled this week.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
“The chemical reactions they have developed are spectacular.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
"Their discoveries have been decisive for chemists who design reactions for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals," the jury said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
That said, I think it’s too easy to draw a straight line between your respective backgrounds and your reactions to the $3 million.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
Proteins enabled chemical reactions, speeding and controlling the pace of biochemical processes, thereby acting as the switchboards of the biological world.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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