Recent Examples on the WebTwo suspects were stealing the catalytic convertor from the victim’s car.—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024 What’s compelling about the play — the catalytic effect Victoria and Glenn have on each other — gets lost in the thicket of the plot.—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2024 Using a process called catalytic conversion, Scott shows us innovative ways to make our planet healthier.—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2024 The clear vision, comfort – even obsession with – change, catalytic action, and fearless approach of Game Changers are necessary ingredients for transformation.—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023 Relying on catalytic combustion or integrating small batteries could also vastly increase the robots’ utility and range of use.—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Jan. 2024 All those steps require resources, including catalytic metals and energy to power machinery.—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 5 May 2023 John’s work was fully realized, confident, catalytic, consummate.—BostonGlobe.com, 5 May 2023 Accounting for almost half the world’s people and nearly two-thirds of its GDP, APEC can play a catalytic role in promoting sustainability, sharing lessons learned at the local level, and preparing for more cooperative responses to disasters.—Suzanne Vares-Lum, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2023
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