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

The media reports prompted a strong backlash from pilots' associations in India, which criticised the coverage and rejected suggestions that the senior pilot had caused the crash.

From BBC • 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

The snag prompted the president to retreat and say he would turn the center over to Congress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

After a short silence, Maddie prompted: “A reservoir has got a dam at one end.”

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein