triggered
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A note published by ING economist Rico Luman on Wednesday highlighted the surge in crude tanker rates that has been triggered by the geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
It was an agreement to end the war, triggered by the Hamas-led attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, when about 1,200 people were killed and 251 taken hostage.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Outrage at her eviction triggered national demonstrations, with hundreds of people camping in Madrid's Puerta del Sol square in the most symbolic of the protests.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
“I understand that the events have triggered a number of very different theories among residents or the region and beyond,” said Kobzev.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
His visit with Jane Mahoney had triggered ideas about college.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
