triggering
Example Sentences
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Police are now probing how the thieves were able to enter the museum without triggering its alarms and who may have been responsible.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Nobody wants to be subjected to one more triggering, off-key note of an Edwin Díaz dirge.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
In the past, North Korean missiles have flown over Japan, triggering sirens, smartphone alerts and special programming on television.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
If he did so he would become West Ham's biggest shareholder, without triggering another clause that would force him to then buy the rest of the club.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
“In fact, I’m surprised they’ve kept it going so long. The Capitol will adjust by deactivating specific pods and then manually triggering them when their targets come in range.”
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
