triggers

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Cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum and Solana, tumbled without clear regulatory or macroeconomic triggers, driven by souring sentiment.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Discovering in the course of this book that Kim Thayil has synesthesia — a condition where one sense triggers another — was a huge aha moment.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

When the shark takes the bait, it triggers the satellite-linked GPS unit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The infinite size of these drab catacombs triggers sense-memories of feeling small and confused in an ordinary place that feels all wrong.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

“It could be the pills are delaying your sickness. Even without any pills, it could be you just haven’t met any of your triggers yet.”

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon