prompted

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The timing prompted speculation that the attack was part of a revenge plot against a country that had been a key transit hub for Uyghurs as Thailand's then-military leaders grew closer to Beijing.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

But it is the age of the remains - some from 5.3 million years ago - that has prompted huge excitement in the scientific community.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The findings prompted Visa to rethink how it measures cyber resilience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Immigration and Customs Enforcement, have prompted dozens of mostly smaller cities across the country to end their relationship with the company.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

No doubt it was the similarity of their gaits that prompted Penelope’s memory, but the two had little else in common: For example, Dr. Westminster was extremely clever and Bertha was not clever at all.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood