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triggered

[trig-erd] / ˈtrɪg ərd /


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Greece is well acquainted with the trend, after hit musical "Mamma Mia", filmed on the island of Skopelos, triggered a jump in American visitors.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

And, amid a cash crunch triggered by a federal investigation into insurance firms his companies control, potential bidders for the Dodgers are monitoring the situation closely.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

This has triggered a humanitarian crisis marked by rolling blackouts, the collapse of tourism, agricultural shortages and worsened medical care.

From Salon Aug. 21, 2026

The first was triggered by the new engine regulations introduced this year - did he even want to continue racing in this form of motorsport?

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

He didn’t hear about the stock market crash that triggered the Great Depression until six months after it happened.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin



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