prompted

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What’s more, the 787 has had some electrical issues External link early in the plane’s life, including lithium-ion battery fires that prompted External link redesigns.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Those higher prices have followed disruptions from tariffs last year, among other price shocks over this decade, that have prompted companies to more closely manage their production footprints and their costs.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 7, 2026

Even more baffling is the fact that just one week ago a mountain lion was found in a residential area of Santa Monica, which similarly prompted shelter-in-place warnings for people living nearby.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

But it was the method they were planning to use that prompted the order to take shelter, according to news agency Reuters.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The suggestion prompted an exchange of glances between Cecilia and her brother, and thus their discord was resolved.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan