triggering
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In Grace's case, loud noises can upset her heavily, effectively triggering what is often called a sensory overload - where a person becomes overwhelmed as a result.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
The film, starring Malkovich and Sam Rockwell as grizzled spies on Easter Island in 1973, got a similar reception from gala festival audiences in Venice and Toronto in September, triggering instant Oscar chatter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
Yet the questionnaire left enough room for interpretation, triggering disappointment.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
These experiments provided evidence that declining NRF2 activity can directly disrupt oligodendrocyte function, potentially triggering changes in myelin and nerve fibers that contribute to cognitive decline.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
Anyone not logged in to the NeuroLink right now will use it before long, triggering this new algorithm the instant they do.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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