prompted

Example Sentences

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Dell and HP were dropping, although they didn’t give back all of their gains prompted by the report.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Roblox says parents can reset age checks, submit appeals, or use ID verification to correct errors, and users may be prompted to re‑verify if their behaviour appears inconsistent with their estimated age.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The first incident prompted the Los Angeles Police Department to focus its resources on deterring and responding to these events.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Choudhury’s excitement prompted him to create the fan account, “Is the ‘End of Oak Street’ Trailer Out Yet?,” where he could post news about the film and form a community of fellow dinosaur enthusiasts.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

“Say hello to Magister Spurge as I taught you,” she prompted, and they chanted in Elven, “We give you fat greetings, sir! Sprayed all over!”

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin