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crystallize

[kris-tl-ahyz] / ˈkrɪs tlˌaɪz /


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“It would be very surprising to markets if the Fed tried to crystallize gains. Most experts would tell you it’s highly unlikely. I would tell you it is highly unlikely,” Cabana said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

“The sale of the food-delivery operations in Taiwan enables the company to crystallize considerable fundamental value for its shareholders.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Outlook statements from the wave of earnings reports expected over the next two weeks will crystallize that view.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

Polymers, which are long chains of repeating molecular units, often do not crystallize by simply adding one chain at a time.

From Science Daily • Nov. 15, 2025

She felt them gathering their strength inside her, felt each passing second crystallize into a map of strategic striking points wrapping around Wick’s body.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older




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