as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
a reinstitution of the draft would catalyze protests around the country
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To move between the high passes and among the glacial lakes and verdant glades of the Sierra is to be dumbstruck by the same landscape that catalyzed U.S. conservation.
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Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 9 Sep. 2024
Between 2007 and 2022, their annual payrolls have soared by 123%, underscoring their growing influence and critical role in catalyzing the labor market and fostering economic and job growth.
—Ana Valdez, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Indeed, 10-minute QVC demos are a far cry from the six- to eight-hour livestreams that have catalyzed Beachwaver’s sales on TikTok Shop, where the brand has sold more than 1.1 million units in just one year, and ranks among the top 1 percent of all TikTok Shop merchants.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 29 Sep. 2024
All this and more catalyzed the primary challenge that ended up convincing enough of her constituents to give her the boot.
—The Editors, National Review, 8 Aug. 2024
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Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 9 Sep. 2024
Between 2007 and 2022, their annual payrolls have soared by 123%, underscoring their growing influence and critical role in catalyzing the labor market and fostering economic and job growth.
—Ana Valdez, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Indeed, 10-minute QVC demos are a far cry from the six- to eight-hour livestreams that have catalyzed Beachwaver’s sales on TikTok Shop, where the brand has sold more than 1.1 million units in just one year, and ranks among the top 1 percent of all TikTok Shop merchants.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 29 Sep. 2024
All this and more catalyzed the primary challenge that ended up convincing enough of her constituents to give her the boot.
—The Editors, National Review, 8 Aug. 2024
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Swalwell was impressed at how the call created a sense of community.Meghan McCarron, Bon Appétit, 29 Oct. 2024
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Cortados have a smooth texture and intense flavor, creating an enjoyable drinking experience.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
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Documents say the first shooting occurred around 12:09 a.m. on Sept. 16 where the glass door was struck 13 times with a BB gun, causing the door to shatter.Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
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This balance is changing as the world warms, causing many lakes to shrink.Laura Paddison, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
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Ulta Beauty, a $11 billion retailer, has become a leader in the beauty and wellness industry, with over 1,400 stores and a thriving online business generating over $2 billion in sales.Peter High, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Enright said that the money those fees generate is being used to invest in affordable housing.Samantha Delouya, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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Throughout the town hall, Harris often brought her answers back to warnings against the former president and his fitness for office.Erin Doherty, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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Gartner estimates that the late 2020s will bring new compute technologies, such as neuromorphic and novel accelerators, that can assist with tasks like AI and optimization while using much less energy.Peter High, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Last week, the Reuters report prompted Ron Wyden, the Democratic chair of the U.S. Senate Finance committee, and Rep. Jamie Raskin to ask the U.S. attorney general to investigate whether Kushner was functioning as an unregistered foreign agent for Saudi Arabia.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
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The incident prompted a temporary shelter-in-place order for the surrounding area.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Alongside Adams, who also produces, the movie stars Scoot McNairy, Arleigh Patrick Snowden, Emmett James Snowden, Zoë Chao, Mary Holland, Archana Rajan and Jessica Harper.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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Oily fingers, moisture, or light scratching results in fading, chipping, and flaking—unlike items produced decades prior.Mark Holgate, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
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Flashback: Obama was the last president to win the state of North Carolina and the only Democratic presidential candidate to do so in the previous 20 years.Alexandria Sands, Axios, 26 Oct. 2024
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By Jamie Ducharme October 25, 2024 1:10 PM EDT If misery loves company, so does anger.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Catalyze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalyze. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
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