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triggered

[trig-erd] / ˈtrɪg ərd /


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"I think he's holding us back," said one of the party's spokespeople who is planning a tilt at the leadership if a race is triggered.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

But there’s a catch: a barrier level that, once triggered, starts a clock.

From MarketWatch Sep. 18, 2026

As Meta prepares to release new wearables, privacy fears surrounding its artificial intelligence glasses have triggered fresh lawsuits against the social media giant.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 18, 2026

The treatment triggered a surge of immune activity against the tumors.

From Science Daily Sep. 17, 2026

Jesper had expected them to rush into the courtyard as soon as he and Wylan triggered Black Protocol.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo



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