trigger

Example Sentences

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“That means many schools are now in a situation where a single imported case is enough to trigger ongoing transmission.”

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

In contrast, withdrawing $10,000 from an IRA would trigger income tax based on your bracket — roughly $1,200 in a 12% tax bracket, $2,200 in a 22% bracket, or $2,400 in a 24% bracket.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

In the longer term, high oil prices risk pushing consumers into habits that slash their oil use, or could trigger a recession that hurts demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The moves are part of the index’s quarterly rebalance, and can often trigger buying and selling of the affected stocks by funds that track the benchmarks.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

It was a struggle to set the trap: to prop up a flat rock on a stick, then slot in another stick crossways to act as a trigger.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver