precipitated

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It also precipitated devastating civil wars in Syria, Yemen, and Libya, which triggered large-scale migration from the region to Europe.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The Iranian war has precipitated a crisis for South Korea’s economy because it is so heavily dependent on energy imports.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Paul’s initial claim to fame was launching #MomTok in 2020, which precipitated the 2024 Hulu series “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

It has precipitated the publication of witness statements describing at length serious concerns held by the UK government about China's activities and intentions.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

He had precipitated it in dense, swirling strands out of white blood cells that he had wrung out of human pus in surgical dressings.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee