triggering
Example Sentences
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His decision to scrap decades-old fuel subsidies that had drained the Treasury's international dollar reserves caused prices to double, triggering widespread anger.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
Evergrande's implosion has often been blamed for triggering a broader slump in China's property market that continues to weigh heavily on the economy.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Another worry is that any effort to cap Treasury yields could backfire by triggering a selloff in corporate bonds.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
It’s believed they’ve since left the area, triggering Shadow’s “summer vacation,” when eagles visit the nest only occasionally, the nonprofit said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Anyone not logged in to the NeuroLink right now will use it before long, triggering this new algorithm the instant they do.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
