prompting

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Higher ticket prices and fuel surcharges are also prompting many travellers to change holiday plans for the peak summer season in the northern hemisphere, often choosing to save money by staying closer to home.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Yet the notion that the economy faces mass technological unemployment doesn’t fit the evidence and risks prompting legislation aimed at the wrong problem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

As Typhoon Jangmi advanced, its sprawling rainbands delivered intense rainfall across a broad area, prompting concerns about flooding in several locations.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

"Family later discovered that her personal belongings, including her purse, identification, and cell phones had been left behind, prompting concern for her welfare and a missing person investigation," police said.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

He put his arm around her, and she laid her head on his chest without any prompting.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell