trigger
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Incentive stock options can trigger a large, surprise alternative minimum tax bill, so advisers generally recommend creating a tax calendar to exercise them over several tax years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
“Historically, when both the NDX and SPX trigger a bearish outside week at the same time, weakness is likely to persist over the following two weeks but with mixed yet clustered results,” said Citi.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
A breakout above the $16 trigger on February 21 sparked a sharp rally, which ultimately stalled after a bearish island reversal on April 14, accompanied by a 4% gap lower.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Truancy without an explanation can trigger sanctions including fines, community service orders or juvenile supervision measures.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
It must have love as a trigger, a goad, or a stimulant.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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