as in stimulus
something that arouses action or activity
Her expulsion from the university proved to be a catalyst for needed change.
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The early 20th century saw acts of racial violence and terror against Black residents in Springfield (1908, a catalyst for the creation of the NAACP), East St. Louis (1917) and Chicago (1919).
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Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2024
Bullion began shooting higher earlier in the year — surprising seasoned analysts and veterans as there wasn’t always a clear macro catalyst to justify its price rally.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2024
The bank said concerns over Dutch Bros’ slowing growth seem overblown and sees catalysts to accelerate same-store sales growth into 2025.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2024
Having been an apocalyptic catalyst himself in the past, Victor refuses to allow Sir Reginald Hargreeves (Colm Feore) or anyone else to take the easy way out by killing Ben.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 10 Aug. 2024
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Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2024
Bullion began shooting higher earlier in the year — surprising seasoned analysts and veterans as there wasn’t always a clear macro catalyst to justify its price rally.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2024
The bank said concerns over Dutch Bros’ slowing growth seem overblown and sees catalysts to accelerate same-store sales growth into 2025.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2024
Having been an apocalyptic catalyst himself in the past, Victor refuses to allow Sir Reginald Hargreeves (Colm Feore) or anyone else to take the easy way out by killing Ben.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 10 Aug. 2024
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