stimulating

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Nutrient levels - primarily phosphorus - in the lough, from agriculture and wastewater, play a key role in stimulating the blooms' growth.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The team wanted to determine whether these variants also disrupt GLP-1, a hormone produced in the gut that helps control blood sugar after meals by stimulating insulin release, slowing stomach emptying, and reducing appetite.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Xie said the massage is based on traditional Chinese medicine, focusing on stimulating acupressure points around the eyes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The climb in energy prices is eroding a key pillar of support for U.S. shares—bets that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates more this year, lowering corporate borrowing costs and stimulating the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

“Crazy, isn’t it? But just think—you’re stimulating the economy by giving all these people jobs.”

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen