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reaction

[ree-ak-shuhn] / riˈæk ʃən /




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"At first, we were afraid the patient might have a negative reaction," Christian Lunetta, director of the hospital's neuromotor rehabilitation department, told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

The reaction to Charles Lindbergh’s solo flight across the Atlantic reached the point of frenzy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

There’s no strict correlation between the size of Micron’s earnings beat or guidance and the subsequent reaction.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

The director of a new Welsh-language film released in cinemas across the UK says the reaction has been "amazing".

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

She waited for some kind of reaction so I said, “Yes, ma’am,” while Jeb just nodded.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney




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