as in stimulus
something that arouses action or activity
Her expulsion from the university proved to be a catalyst for needed change.
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The connection piece, Trivers is convinced, always has been a catalyst for Williams’ growth.
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Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
Alternatively, an Investor Day could help clarify catalysts for a potential re-rating of the stock.
—Owen Tripp, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
Her performances ignited youth power, giving fans the catalyst to turn their backs on conventional Vietnamese customs.
—Anh Do, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
Experts from the European Central Bank analyzed the positive appreciation scenario of Bitcoin Bitcoin +0.6%, but for them, this phenomenon is a possible catalyst for further division and segregation in society worldwide.
—Javier Bastardo, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
Alternatively, an Investor Day could help clarify catalysts for a potential re-rating of the stock.
—Owen Tripp, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
Her performances ignited youth power, giving fans the catalyst to turn their backs on conventional Vietnamese customs.
—Anh Do, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
Experts from the European Central Bank analyzed the positive appreciation scenario of Bitcoin Bitcoin +0.6%, but for them, this phenomenon is a possible catalyst for further division and segregation in society worldwide.
—Javier Bastardo, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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As Golden Week approached, the Chinese economy struggled despite early stimulus measures announced by the CCP.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Some argue that, if Obama’s stimulus package—initially estimated at seven hundred and eighty-seven billion dollars—had been bigger, the Great Recession, and the resulting level of political discontent, would have been less severe.Nicholas Lemann, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
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Then, the engine burns the mix of fuel and air, releasing heat.Michael Leamy, Discover Magazine, 2 Nov. 2024
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At the time, Daylight Saving Time was believed to help conserve fuel, but nowadays many believe that the shift is necessary to conserve energy.Gina Park, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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The unstructured nature of language, audio, and imagery were not as well suited for the prior AI tools.Billee Howard, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The intrigue: An interactive tool at SaveStandardTime.com shows the time of sunrise and sunset by location under standard and daylight time.Kelly Tyko, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
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In these cases, identifying the trigger and figuring out how to avoid it is often difficult.Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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But research shows that artificial light, particularly LED lights rich in the same blue wavelengths as moonlight, can throw off this intricate dance and trigger corals in the same locations to spawn at different times.Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
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Stephane also advises organizations to conduct an internal audit of policies, processes, and programs to uncover the root causes of inequities.Lindsay Kohler, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps a dual pardon of Hunter Biden and Trump would help that cause.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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The initiative will also establish an accountability mechanism, led by the United Nations and other international bodies.Marwan Muasher, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2024
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Make any final adjustments, such as tightening screws or adjusting the mechanism’s tension, to ensure smooth operation.Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024
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The impetus to write this article was a question posed in the Gmail subreddit by a Gmail user whose main account had been compromised, despite having 2FA in place, and wanted to know if setting up a second account could be done without it being compromised by the same threat actor.Davey Winder, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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For two of Usher’s dancers, the upbeat fare served as an impetus to take their bond to the next level.Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
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But the switch turned out to be just the spark USC needed, as Darnold led the Trojans to nine straight victories, including an unforgettable win in the Rose Bowl.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Reignite the physical spark Sometimes, reconnecting in the bedroom takes time, and that's okay.Alex Vance, Parents, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Catalyst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyst. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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