trigger
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When someone asked about “pét nat” wines—short for pétillant naturel, a trendy sparkling variety—one young techie pulled faces that would trigger expulsion from a Swiss lyceum.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
The oil market may need to see evidence of current supply buffers running out before traders finally trigger another big move higher, said Stephen Innes, managing partner at SPI Asset Management.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Streeting quit the government Thursday with a withering assessment of Starmer's leadership, but no other senior minister followed suit and the 43-year-old MP did not immediately trigger a leadership contest.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
Even a trip to the store can trigger extreme stress and panic attacks, she said.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
The EGG subsequently scans his/her/their thumbprint on the EGG to trigger energy conversion.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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"Fears and Phobias," Vocabulary from the article
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