in reaction to

phrase

: in response to
The newspaper received many angry letters in reaction to the editorial.

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Similarly, cyber insurance requirements are also tightening in reaction to a worsening threat landscape. — David Bennett, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Marvell Technology shares rose over 6% on Tuesday in reaction to upbeat near-term and long-term guidance at its investor day. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 Labor Day was partly founded in reaction to the 1894 Pullman strikes, which protested the layoff of 2,000 Pullman Palace Car Company railroad workers and the cutting of their wages. — David Ulloa Jr, AZCentral.com, 7 Sep. 2026 Leaving was something our friends had floated more than once—first in reaction to the Iraq war, then the election. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in reaction to

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“In reaction to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20reaction%20to. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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