trigger

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In small doses, they can cause fever, tiredness and aches, but in large amounts, they can trigger life-threatening conditions like septic shock.

From BBC

The situation differs from 2022, when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered a historic surge in oil prices.

From Barron's

However, in a strange way, the visit of Manchester United on Wednesday is just the kind of game that could trigger a response.

From BBC

For many ordinary Iranians, tension had already been high following mass protests in late December triggered by economic hardship that left thousands dead.

From Barron's

When the team compared their findings with earlier research, they discovered that immune signaling molecules called cytokines can trigger many of the same cellular changes observed during aging.

From Science Daily