trigger
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The strongest performer acted as a full agonist, meaning it could trigger the maximum biological response possible from the 5-HT2A receptor system.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
But it is still possible that the rise in energy prices will trigger higher wage demands and other second-round effects that will require the ECB to raise its key interest rate.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
It has delivered three consecutive double-digit earnings reactions, including a 26% surge on April 30 that also cleared a double-bottom-with-handle trigger at $127.10.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
But he has also been adamant that he would not be the person to trigger one.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
He’d wanted me to stop Zero so that I could trigger his plans.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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