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a reinstitution of the draft would catalyze protests around the country
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Recent Examples of catalyzed
Federal research funding—which has catalyzed breakthroughs from the Internet to lifesaving medical treatments—is facing serious cuts at precisely the moment when our global competitiveness depends on it most.
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Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
In Europe, the regulation catalyzed the tech.
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Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Like most technological innovations of the 20th century, the 747 project was catalyzed by the military.
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Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
The rally has been catalyzed by a global boom in semiconductors and AI infrastructure that has lifted companies like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
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Joohee Cho,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
The group has argued against moratoriums, saying that changes catalyzed by data center demand would benefit all energy consumers.
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N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
The raid sparked a series of public protests and catalyzed the gay rights movement at a time when many LGBTQ+ people kept their identities to themselves.
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Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
That, in turn, catalyzed the most aggressive Fed rate-hiking cycle ever and a bear market.
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Zev Fima,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
The narrative unravels a web of dark, intersecting secrets within a residential building, catalyzed by the mysterious disappearance of a young boy on the winter solstice.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
In Europe, the regulation catalyzed the tech.
—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Like most technological innovations of the 20th century, the 747 project was catalyzed by the military.
—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
The rally has been catalyzed by a global boom in semiconductors and AI infrastructure that has lifted companies like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
—
Joohee Cho,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
The group has argued against moratoriums, saying that changes catalyzed by data center demand would benefit all energy consumers.
—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
The raid sparked a series of public protests and catalyzed the gay rights movement at a time when many LGBTQ+ people kept their identities to themselves.
—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
That, in turn, catalyzed the most aggressive Fed rate-hiking cycle ever and a bear market.
—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
The narrative unravels a web of dark, intersecting secrets within a residential building, catalyzed by the mysterious disappearance of a young boy on the winter solstice.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalyzed
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That has caused several groups to propose their own ways to fix the program, including a Washington think tank whose paper proposed capping annual Social Security benefits at $100,000 to shore up the retirement trust fund.
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Wickens said the blaze was human-caused and remains under investigation.
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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The dry conditions have also created high fire danger in parts of the state.
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The recent deaths of three hikers in Grand Canyon National Park has prompted the National Park Service to remind park-goers of safety precautions.
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The smoke from the fire also prompted a special particle pollution advisory from the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
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This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
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Substitutions brought fresh life to Switzerland's team in the second half, and those subs scored three goals in a matter of minutes — two by Johan Manzambi and one by Rubén Vargas.
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In December 2024, Mangione pleaded not guilty to state murder, weapons and forgery charges brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
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Torres’ inaccuracy in front of goal has even spawned countless memes on Spanish-speaking social media from frustrated fans and amused neutrals.
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Ferocious winds spawned tornadoes that hit Downers Grove and Mount Prospect, but warning sirens in the communities remained silent.
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The Bangladesh-Germany co-production, produced by Manoj Pramanik and German co-producer Christoph Thoke of Mogador Film, world premiered in the Asian New Talent section.
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The fact that it was conceived without thought and for decades was produced and consumed without thought is immaterial.
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“Catalyzed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyzed. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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