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reflex

[ree-fleks, ri-fleks] / ˈri flɛks, rɪˈflɛks /


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City's prolific striker Lamb's close-range effort was kept out by Byrne-Hughes' incredible reflex save and he also somehow scooped an effort over the crossbar from inside the six yard box.

From BBC ● May 14, 2026

Even high-profile cases involving figures like Sean Combs reflect the same cultural reflex: disbelief, deflection, delay.

From Slate ● Apr. 25, 2026

Like a teenage reflex, I sprinted to the comments to see what people were saying.

From Salon ● Apr. 12, 2026

The bots possess an exhausting reflex to present both sides of every issue, creating a false, artificial balance even when the counterargument is absurd.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026

Swallowing seems to be a reflex, an instinct not requiring thought, and I am glad of that.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien

The physical motion created while walking could also contribute by triggering reflexes that encourage the intestines to become more active.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 5, 2026

My early reflexes came from watching games on TV with my parents and learning the ins and outs from my dad.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 24, 2026

"We face a world situation that has changed and the institutions and practices and the reflexes that were honed and very successful in the past no longer are," he said.

From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2026

Edmunds noted the new Model Y lacks sporty reflexes but offers a comfortable ride, while the Model 3 maintains strong performance.

From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2025

Luckily Penelope’s reflexes were swift, and she caught her new mistress before she hit the floor.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood




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