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trigger
verb as in cause to happen
Weak matches
Example Sentences
The update from law enforcement triggered a fresh wave of social media commentary, ranging from condemnations to calls for patience and unity.
"Whenever there's an announcement of a storm coming our way, it brings back bad memories. For some, even thunder and lightning are a trigger," he says.
Typically the party that triggers a shutdown and is making the policy demands – in this case, the Democrats - is the one that accrues the public's blame.
The initial takedown in May targeted the higher-ups who allegedly called hits and equipped shooters with guns and cars, federal authorities said, while the suspects arrested Tuesday actually pulled triggers on Artuni’s behalf.
But, as the UN made clear, the escalator suddenly stopped after a White House videographer accidentally triggered a safety mechanism.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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