trigger

Example Sentences

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"When people don't know what you are going through, things can be said or done unintentionally that may trigger you," Elena says.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The firm’s chief macro strategist is looking past this week’s noise and toward a bigger picture that he says will still trigger demand for U.S. government bonds.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Don’t run because it could trigger the animal’s chase instinct.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

More broadly, Tarlowe believes the Sam’s Club move could trigger higher fee levels across the category, and supports long‑term revenue and profit assumptions for membership-based warehouse retailers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

I didn’t want to hold the trigger, afraid I might pull it in sudden reflex, so I rested my finger on the trigger guard.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros