trigger

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On one where Armstrong flew above Earth’s atmosphere, he struggled to trigger a safety system designed to limit the intense forces pilots experience and overshot his runway by about 45 miles, ending up over Pasadena.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The Italian effectively has four years left on his contract - if Newcastle trigger a 12-month extension, as expected - which puts the club in a strong position.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

When this brain region becomes too active, it can actually trigger sleepiness instead, creating a delicate balance between sleep and alertness.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

“Conditions remain dangerous because the ground is already saturated, meaning it will take much less rain to trigger flooding, road closures and damage,” Green posted on X.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Even figured out that the only way not to trigger the crown’s death curse was to move when it rested on no one’s head.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black