To this internal scenario, the result of the American elections could be a catalyst or obstacle for changes, but it is no longer the most important factor to consider.

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Maybe her job change will prove to be a catalyst for you to make some changes for yourself.

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John Glenn, the committee's ranking Democrat, said the inquiry "had the potential to be a catalyst for a public uproar" to force legislative changes, but that didn't happen.

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While changes to federal tax law may be a catalyst for moving to another state, I actually feel there are plenty of tax reasons why Phil Mickelson should have moved to a more tax friendly state much sooner.

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