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reaction

[ree-ak-shuhn] / riˈæk ʃən /




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The reaction that powers the sun has long been considered the ultimate clean-energy prize.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The reaction may have been even better if not for some mixed guidance for fiscal 2027.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

"They were just heartbroken," Susanna says, remembering their reaction to hearing what had happened.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

That anxiety can be seen in the reaction to Friday’s strong jobs report for May, which sent highflying tech stocks sharply lower and bond yields higher.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Jack quickly looked up to see May’s reaction, but she wasn’t looking at him.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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