reactionary guardians of proper English usage invariably regard every new coinage that comes along as a nonword
Recent Examples on the WebThe revanchist canon this produces can be reactionary in its own way. Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 25 July 2022 It is misguided, Snyder suggests, to view Frankfurter as a wild-eyed leftist during his pre-Court career who suddenly transformed into a raging reactionary upon confirmation. Justin Driver, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2022 But most employers still focus on short-term reactionary tactics to address the Big Quit than understanding what lies at its core. Jaimie Green, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 Unlike historical efforts, which focused on collective action and policy change, contemporary strategies can often seem small, fragmented, and reactionary.Wired, 28 July 2022 Of course, the NFL's disciplinary process is set up to avoid emotional and reactionary punishment. Rob Maaddi, ajc, 16 June 2022 According to the Harvard Business Review, in a stressful situation—like a possibly once-in-a-lifetime archival sale—our brains react differently, forcing us to make reactionary decisions instead of thoughtful, rational ones. Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 7 June 2022 This is your time to learn the difference between reactionary living and intuitive decision-making. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 31 July 2022 So what can companies do now to make sure their ESG efforts lead the charge instead of falling into a reactionary pattern? Jagmeet Lamba, Forbes, 25 July 2022 See More