Example Sentences

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Just like April of last year, the market was reacting to comments from the president this morning.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

When the symptoms later returned, she went to her GP who suggested her skin was reacting to pollution and did not prescribe any medication.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

I knew I was reacting emotionally, but I was caught completely off guard.

From Slate • Oct. 6, 2025

Ulf was reacting to being reprimanded for his table manners but he could have been talking to the writers’ room.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2024

It was not Mary he was reacting to when he felt that fear and shame.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright