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But if AI disappoints, a bust could trigger a sharp economic pullback, hitting rich and poor nations alike.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

They pointed out that if the amount of water flowing into Lake Mead decreases further, it will trigger the state’s right to sue its upriver neighbors for a violation of the compact.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

Under the right conditions, those neutrons trigger further fission reactions, creating a sustained chain reaction.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Fund managers worldwide keep a close eye on what countries are included or excluded in MSCI's indexes as that can trigger adjustments to their portfolios.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

I pulled the trigger and the wind stopped blowing.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

“The coming days will be important in determining whether the move triggers a continued short-covering rally,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

She listed anorexia and severe stress, such as going through a divorce, as other possible triggers.

From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026

"Ultra-processed food triggers dopamine, the pleasure hormone, which promotes craving. Food companies work with scientists to find just the right amount of sugar, salt, and fat that make you want to eat more and more."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026

Even moving something from one box to another triggers a brief encounter with the past.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

No one knows the triggers, but everyone knows the consequences.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon

Air China resumed direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang in March after a six-year hiatus triggered by the pandemic.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

That incident triggered the 2025 investigation that led to the removal of the children from the Arcadia mansion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

Researchers found that increasing Menin helped protect cultured hippocampal cells against inflammation and a form of programmed cell death triggered by exposure to the stress hormone corticosterone.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

This cohort kept “buying the dip” even during April 2025, when a global trade war rattled professional investors and triggered a deep selloff.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

Bobby had triggered similar reactions at other tournaments and matches; fans often wrote him admiring letters.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

The Norte fire in south Orange County broke out amid strong Santa Ana winds on Friday morning, triggering mandatory evacuations in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

For that reason, he said now is an opportune moment to invest in gold and silver, pointing to monetary easing triggering a bull market for commodities.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

Tech-heavy markets rebounded in Asia, with South Korea’s Kospi rising 3.6% after falling 7.6% and triggering a temporary trading halt in the previous session.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

In some versions, a catastrophic event occurred in the past, triggering society’s collapse.”

From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2026

I’ve never seen colored shapes before without sounds triggering them.

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass