triggers
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Passing assets to later generations often triggers conflict, but proactive bonding, fair ownership structures and open communication can safeguard your legacy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
Initially refusing Medicare and applying later, or canceling and reapplying, triggers a late-enrollment penalty.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
"Ultra-processed food triggers dopamine, the pleasure hormone, which promotes craving. Food companies work with scientists to find just the right amount of sugar, salt, and fat that make you want to eat more and more."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
It activates dopamine, the neurotransmitter in the brain that triggers a feeling of relaxation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
S'pose what triggers the stammer's the stress of hearing that fuse going ssssssss?
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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