Sentences with reaction
re·ac·tion
R r - Reaction to the visit is mixed. [+ to]
- All new fashion starts out as a reaction against existing convention. [+ against]
- Reaction is used to refer both to an instant response (her reaction was one of amazement) and to a considered response in the form of a statement (the Minister gave his reaction to the court's decision). Some people think this second use is incorrect
- Premature moves in this respect might well provoke a reaction against the reform. [+ against]
- If his reactions are so slow, he shouldn't be in charge of a bus.
- Thus, he aided reaction and thwarted progress.
- Ozone is produced by the reaction between oxygen and ultra-violet light.
- Every year, 5000 people have life-threatening reactions to anaesthetics. [+ to]
- The nation's reaction to the president's speech.