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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Though none of the allegations were mentioned by name, her story was the catalyst that got the investigation into misconduct started.
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Steven Asarch, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
The bank warned that some catalysts of strong earnings in the third quarter, such as regulatory credits sold to companies that don’t meet emissions requirements, are unsustainable over the longer term.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2024
Some analysts, however, are still optimistic about Big Tech’s catalyst to the growth of stocks.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
Embrace the upheaval as a catalyst for your fate and personal evolution.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
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Steven Asarch, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
The bank warned that some catalysts of strong earnings in the third quarter, such as regulatory credits sold to companies that don’t meet emissions requirements, are unsustainable over the longer term.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2024
Some analysts, however, are still optimistic about Big Tech’s catalyst to the growth of stocks.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
Embrace the upheaval as a catalyst for your fate and personal evolution.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
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However, the government recently announced a stimulus plan, which includes lowering interest rates and fiscal support and this could help consumer spending.Trefis Team, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Clutter bombards our minds with excessive stimuli, causing our senses to work overtime on what is not necessary or important.Shira Gill, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Related Articles Bay Area inflation eases up — but electricity and gas utility costs soar US inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling but remained low Inflation’s cut into wages gave Trump an edge California is about to change fuel standards.Paul Krugman, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Members also enjoy a range of perks and discounts with their Magenta Status package, like discounts on hotel stays, rental cars, concert tickets, movie tickets, fuel rewards, and even streaming services.Advertising Content From T-Mobile, PCMAG, 12 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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More states began embracing the tools last cycle to grapple with administration difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic.Julia Mueller, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024
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Finally, in desperation, the hunter pulls the trigger.Jack O’Connor, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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Still, the part of me that has become used to adding Bella Hadid’s bags to my cart (if not always pulling the trigger) is starting to justify the purchase.Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 4 Nov. 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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His publicist Arnold Robinson told the Associated Press that Jones died Sunday at his Bel-Air home but did not provide a cause of death.Tom Tapp, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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This phishing tactic is particularly effective due to its ability to evade detection mechanisms and exploit human trust.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The French competition authority said that the two manufacturers colluded from 2012 to 2018 with distributors to fix prices for low-voltage electrical equipment through a special price agreement mechanism.Jason Ma, Fortune Europe, 4 Nov. 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 17 Nov. 2024.
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