as in catalyst
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Noun
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The catalyst behind this transformation was Producer/DJ Prince Paul, another Long Island native.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
10 June 2025 -
Governments see quantum as a catalyst for broader ecosystem development.—
Yuval Boger,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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But these devices—unavailable in the US—are among the first to feature Google’s image-to-video AI generator, based on its Veo 2 model (now available to Gemini subscribers).—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
30 May 2025
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Examples include stationary machines such as generators, compressors, power saws, and similar equipment; vehicles for cleaning purposes; and forklift trucks, bulldozers, and earthmovers.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2025
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Changes in economic policy have been major drivers of employment.—
William Dunkelberg,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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What initiatives have been sitting in purgatory for months—or quarters—because no one wants to pull the trigger?—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Emotional triggers such as frustration over delays, long lines at the security check or unmet service expectations, can escalate minor grievances into disruptive outbursts.—
Milad Haghani,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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The 2021 Biden stimulus bill provided additional financial incentives to the holdout states.—
The Editors,
National Review,
5 June 2025
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Consider stimulus like background noise, scent from air fresheners and perfumes, family members all calling the puppy at once etc.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
Noun
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His sister Jody is the executor of his estate and has been serving as owner of the NBA and NFL teams.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
13 May 2025
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The Grades left no heirs, and in 2013 the Bronx public administrator named the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research and the National Library of Israel as executors of the Grade estate, and YIVO inherited his papers.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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While the Marines are expected to avoid direct engagement with demonstrators, the symbolism of active-duty troops patrolling the streets of Los Angeles has reignited deep political tensions and legal debates over the limits of federal power.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2025
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And in Harlem, stars gathered at the Apollo Theater for its 2025 Spring Benefit, rounding out a week filled with excellence, elegance, and undeniable Black star power.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 June 2025
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This structure leaves little incentive for buyers locked into contracts to make any moves until the contract ends.—
Greg Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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While geothermal energy loses out in the current package, some Republicans, including U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, have called for the power source’s tax incentives to remain.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
13 June 2025
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“Activator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activator. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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