trigger
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Now United have decided not to trigger the one-year option.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Merely being expensive isn’t enough to trigger a pullback.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Some VPNs log your user data, while others may slow your connection or trigger security alerts on banking or streaming platforms.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
Incentive stock options can trigger a large, surprise alternative minimum tax bill, so advisers generally recommend creating a tax calendar to exercise them over several tax years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
My pearls, my belts, my cardigans, my off-the-rack dresses from J.Crew, my apparently brave choice of white for an inaugural gown—all seemed to trigger a slew of opinions and instant feedback.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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