stimulate
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In the midst of the financial crisis, the Fed had lowered rates to zero, but it still wasn’t enough to stimulate the economy.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
They provide more than $4 billion in seed funding to commercial startups that provide valuable services to the government and public, stimulate the economy and help maintain the country’s competitive edge.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
These hurt demand and, eventually, stimulate investment in new supply.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Starting in 2008, the Fed launched a series of emergency bond-buying programs, first to stabilize markets during the financial crisis, and later to stimulate the economy when cutting short-term rates to near zero wasn’t enough.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
They were giving her camphor and ammonia to stimulate her and to stop her vomiting.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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