in reaction to
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: in response to
The newspaper received many angry letters in reaction to the editorial.
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In 1881, in reaction to pogroms in Russia, Jewish groups that called themselves Lovers of Zion began organizing migration to Palestine and helped establish agricultural settlements there.
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Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Cox also called for restraint in reaction to Kirk’s assassination, noting that residents of Utah did not riot or loot or engage in violence, and instead held vigils and said prayers.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Ponder posted a message on social media in reaction to the killing of Iryna Zarutska.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Experts said China’s apparent acceptance of North Korea’s nuclear status may be in reaction to the strong Putin-Kim ties.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
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Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Cox also called for restraint in reaction to Kirk’s assassination, noting that residents of Utah did not riot or loot or engage in violence, and instead held vigils and said prayers.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Ponder posted a message on social media in reaction to the killing of Iryna Zarutska.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Experts said China’s apparent acceptance of North Korea’s nuclear status may be in reaction to the strong Putin-Kim ties.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
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