trigger
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A breakout above the $16 trigger on February 21 sparked a sharp rally, which ultimately stalled after a bearish island reversal on April 14, accompanied by a 4% gap lower.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
A growing body of research suggests the drugs have even broader health benefits—such as helping to prevent or stall cancer—that could trigger additional savings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Truancy without an explanation can trigger sanctions including fines, community service orders or juvenile supervision measures.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
A prolonged crisis and rising prices for crude and crude products would trigger more global inventory releases.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
I have shot it, but I tend to wince when I pull the trigger, and that throws my aim off.
From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien
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