triggered
Example Sentences
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Her investigation in 2023 revealing a large network of toxic lead cables left behind by phone companies triggered multiple federal-agency investigations and led to additional worker protections and some remediation.
The firm’s base case: “We expect a price correction in Q2 triggered by a decision from the U.S. on refined copper tariffs,” the Goldman team wrote.
From Barron's
The move triggered a near 3% slump for the S&P 500.
From Barron's
However, MAS said it would stay alert to supply shocks—including those triggered by geopolitical events—that could lift imported costs in the city-state, which relies heavily on imports of key staples.
Exceptionally wet weather, marked by a series of high-impact storms and persistent rainfall, has saturated the ground and triggered widespread flooding, external.
From BBC
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