prompted

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The company hoped to launch Starship on Thursday, but ran into a last-minute problem that prompted it to stand down.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

It prompted rare criticism for Ben Gvir's actions from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who said they were "not in line with Israel's values".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

This year, commercial fishers have resumed going for salmon after a rebound in the population prompted regulators to allow it under strict limits.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Investors may have been initially skeptical of the strategy, which prompted heavy selling of Stellantis’ shares and a temporary trading halt on the Paris stock exchange.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

A local legislator introduced a bill seeking compensation on Walter's behalf that prompted the local press to report that Walter was seeking $9 million.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson