The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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My reflexes were so slow, it was like I was underwater.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026
"We face a world situation that has changed and the institutions and practices and the reflexes that were honed and very successful in the past no longer are," he said.
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2026
The former Atletico player fired towards goal from seven yards out but Oblak showed lightning-quick reflexes to keep out the shot.
From Barron's ● Dec. 21, 2025
Although there may be no meaning behind those reflexes in patients with severe brain injuries, the presence of those seemingly human expressions may make it even more difficult to let someone go.
From Slate ● Dec. 8, 2025
Your reflexes have to be lightning fast in order to stop and start fast enough to avoid the bags.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
