pulling the trigger

Example Sentences

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He said he “absolutely” consulted with Buffett before pulling the trigger.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

As companies gain more clarity on the impact of tariffs on operating costs, they may be more comfortable pulling the trigger on investment and hiring decisions.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

“People weren’t really pulling the trigger on purchases,” Conor Buckley said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

He denied pulling the trigger on the set of the western, which was being filmed in the state, and said he did not know who put live bullets in the gun.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2024

C. J. agreed to wait before pulling the trigger, though in fact General Russell had already called the C.D.C.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston