prompt
Example Sentences
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And worries about the credit picture have weighed on Oracle’s stock, she added, which could prompt management to give more details on funding plans on the next earnings call.
From MarketWatch
O'Neill was asked for his reflections during his spell as interim boss and says it has prompted thoughts about whether he would like to continue managing in the future.
From BBC
However, inventories have fallen sharply as concerns over potential U.S. tariffs prompted traders to shift holdings to the U.S.
According to Haven, they simply prompted the software to use "soulful vocal samples" while creating their song.
From BBC
That itself could prompt some selling, as investors seek to rebalance.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.