triggered

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This triggered a rapid, automatic reaction involving the brainstem and muscles.

From Science Daily

The conflict has triggered a global energy crisis with governments around the world announcing measures in recent weeks aimed at easing the impact on their economies.

From BBC

The conflict in the Middle East has triggered wild moves on financial markets as people try to assess what will happen to energy costs.

From BBC

It said once it became clear there were a number of seriously ill people it triggered a "large-scale public health response".

From BBC

"But it can be very severe - people can pull out all of their hair. Different people are triggered by different things. It's fundamentally a self-soothing behaviour."

From BBC