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reaction

[ree-ak-shuhn] / riˈæk ʃən /




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Though Iran complained about Israel’s earlier attacks in southern Lebanon, the strikes did not spur a reaction.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Warsh is likely to address the market’s change in inflation focus and his strategy to ensure that bond markets don’t get ahead of the central bank’s reaction to incoming data.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

"Whether it has succeeded or not will come down to user reaction when new capabilities are in their hands," Wood added.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The reaction should—but sadly won’t—be studied by journalism schools as an unwitting testament to the failure of the business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Penelope waited for some sort of reaction, for the children dearly loved biscuits, but three stoic faces avoided her gaze.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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