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reflex

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


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The old Fed reflex treats growth as suspicious.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

The reflex to get liquid when headlines are scary is natural and that can be seen in historical mutual-fund data.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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

My reflex kicked in, and I blocked her hand with mine, but I used the wrong hand.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds




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