triggered
Example Sentences
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And in its zeal to purge the newsroom of dissent, CBS and Weiss may have inadvertently triggered the creation of their most dangerous future competitor — and accidentally set the stage for its own undoing.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026
The move prompted a furious reaction from the Peruvian government and triggered a diplomatic tit-for-tat, which included Peru's Congress voting to declare Sheinbaum persona non grata.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
The U.S. stock market sits just a fraction below record highs after another slide — on renewed valuation concerns about AI companies — triggered an even faster rally, as chips and hyperscaler plays bounced.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
The unpermitted work triggered a review from the board, and the place sat vacant for years as neighbors watched unhoused people take over the property.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Hunger was triggered by the water but not as bad as before.
From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen
