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a reinstitution of the draft would catalyze protests around the country
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Recent Examples of catalyzed
The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with the loss of her first place in September, 2020, catalyzed Andrews’ decision to go back to school—but the pivot followed a lifelong interest in cycles of trauma and violence.
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Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Subsequently, a sustained campaign was launched by the conservative right that attacked her expertise and character, which catalyzed her resignation under pressure.
—Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Although Brown doesn’t want the only focus of her campaign to be child care, her role as a child care provider and advocate catalyzed her decision to run.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
For decades, development assistance has built markets, strengthened governance, and catalyzed private investment — the foundations that make commerce possible.
—Daniele Nyirandutiye, semafor.com, 19 Jan. 2026
The law catalyzed federal programs supporting cancer research and care.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 14 Jan. 2026
Latest flashpoints involving Iran and Venezuela also further catalyzed gold's appeal as a safe haven.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
In 2017 and 2018, Sinha traced fifty-four cases of mob violence in India—mainly following spurious reports of child abductions—that had been catalyzed by WhatsApp groups.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
The outraged response to a 1969 oil fire on the Cuyahoga River catalyzed the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Subsequently, a sustained campaign was launched by the conservative right that attacked her expertise and character, which catalyzed her resignation under pressure.
—Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Although Brown doesn’t want the only focus of her campaign to be child care, her role as a child care provider and advocate catalyzed her decision to run.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
For decades, development assistance has built markets, strengthened governance, and catalyzed private investment — the foundations that make commerce possible.
—Daniele Nyirandutiye, semafor.com, 19 Jan. 2026
The law catalyzed federal programs supporting cancer research and care.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 14 Jan. 2026
Latest flashpoints involving Iran and Venezuela also further catalyzed gold's appeal as a safe haven.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
In 2017 and 2018, Sinha traced fifty-four cases of mob violence in India—mainly following spurious reports of child abductions—that had been catalyzed by WhatsApp groups.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
The outraged response to a 1969 oil fire on the Cuyahoga River catalyzed the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalyzed
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Emery’s side appeared strangely leggy, as if having a week between games caused more lethargy than looking well-rested.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny’s statements against ICE caused consternation ahead of his performance.—
Ryan Gaydos , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Romero created trouble for himself by trying to turn on the ball with his backheel just outside the penalty area while under pressure from Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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See our gallery created by Courier Journal photographers Michael Clevenger and Scott Utterback.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, France's former Culture Minister Jack Lang resigned as head of a Paris cultural center over reported past financial links to Epstein that prompted a tax investigation.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Saturday night's attack came as Ukraine was still reeling from a massive drone and missile assault on Friday night, which again prompted significant power outages in most regions of the country.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
8 Feb. 2026
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Indiana editor.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday, the Nets agreed to a multi-team deal with the Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors that sent Chris Paul to Toronto and brought Ochai Agbaji, a 2032 Raptors second-round pick and cash considerations to Brooklyn.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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With the help of interior decorator Poplak, Diana brought a bright high-English style to her three-story marital home.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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The property spawned a 2022 anime series on Crunchyroll drawing audiences that are 35% North American, 25% European, and 25% Latin American.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
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In 2025, the region lost 20,000 jobs, a decline spawned by employment losses of 8,400 in the East Bay, 6,400 in the San Francisco-San Mateo region, and 3,500 in the South Bay.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Raman’s campaign produced a video ad that heavily excerpted Bass’ remarks endorsing her at a Sherman Oaks get-out-the-vote rally.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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It was produced by federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York and provides an even more detailed overview of other interviews conducted by the New York State Attorney’s Office and the FBI with victims, witnesses and people associated with Epstein.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Catalyzed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyzed. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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