triggered
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Cuba, an island of around 10 million, has battled widespread blackouts in recent years - a persistent source of public discontent that has triggered rare protests.
From BBC
Warner also said the tax reimbursement applies to a mix of payments, some triggered just by the merger and others that would only apply upon his departure within a year.
The book contains a frightening portrait of hyponatremia, which is a low level of sodium in the blood that can be triggered by ingesting too much water—a particular danger during endurance events.
The impact ignited global fires, triggered dramatic climate shifts, and wiped out the dinosaurs along with countless other species.
From Science Daily
The heavy rainfall over the past week has triggered flash floods not seen in years.
From BBC
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