triggered
Example Sentences
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This time, the instant reaction triggered a steep fall in energy and defense-related share prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
As their savings ran out, she said, it triggered so much stress that she developed facial paralysis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Robust first-half earnings from Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs last week have triggered earnings and recommendation upgrades from research analysts as they say Wall Street’s success may be shared by rivals in Europe as well.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
Flames engulfed the world's largest tropical rainforest in 2024 when an unprecedented drought triggered the spread of fires, the majority of which were man-made.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
His eyes only dart up for a second, but it’s as if he’s triggered a bomb.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
