triggering
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Yet the questionnaire left enough room for interpretation, triggering disappointment.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
These experiments provided evidence that declining NRF2 activity can directly disrupt oligodendrocyte function, potentially triggering changes in myelin and nerve fibers that contribute to cognitive decline.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
The Norte fire in south Orange County broke out amid strong Santa Ana winds on Friday morning, triggering mandatory evacuations in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
The benchmark index had opened 8% lower, triggering a temporary halt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
That Great Leap Forward poses two major unresolved questions, regarding its triggering cause and its geographic location.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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