triggers
Example Sentences
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Georgia, West Virginia and South Carolina included triggers to mandate further reductions or policy changes when the state hits certain revenue targets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
“What triggers us to sell a stock is seeing fatigue in the fundamental growth profile. You don’t overstay your welcome.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
It triggers enhanced monitoring and checks of waterways and important sites for wildlife as well as advice for farmers and others who use water from rivers.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Depression triggers are terrible bait regardless of whether there’s candy after the tears.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
She wants to be absolutely sure that being in the same room with Olly didn’t activate any of my triggers.
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
