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prompted

[promp-tid] / ˈprɒmp tɪd /




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Those claims led to confusion among women and concern among health experts, and prompted this new research.

From BBC

Some 30,000 properties had no water at the height of the issues, which were believed to have started on Saturday and prompted an investigation into SEW by regulator Ofwat.

From BBC

His comments prompted a backlash from economists and other analysts who said they were inappropriate for someone looking to lead the central bank.

From The Wall Street Journal

Growing economic optimism, along with a more cautious view of the AI build-out, has prompted a “rotation trade” on Wall Street in recent weeks, with investors selling tech stocks and buying up other sectors.

From The Wall Street Journal

That has prompted predictions it could seize power from the ruling centre-left Labour at the next general election, due by August 2029.

From Barron's