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[trig-er] / ˈtrɪg ər /


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Any attempt to remove Khan could therefore trigger a lengthy legal challenge, with the possibility of reinstatement and significant compensation if a tribunal found the disciplinary process had been flawed.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“Historically, when both the NDX and SPX trigger a bearish outside week at the same time, weakness is likely to persist over the following two weeks but with mixed yet clustered results,” said Citi.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

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

Samsung and SK Hynix are key to soaring South Korean stock market, but a rate hike could trigger a 15% market correction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

And many Black African countries feared that an independent Biafra would trigger other secessions and so supported Nigeria.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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