trigger
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Trigger warning for any daughter who has ever had a fraught relationship with their mother: Gish Jen’s remarkable and heartbreaking latest book, “Bad Bad Girl,” may prompt a flood of feelings not felt since adolescence.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025
Mr Ryan issued an apology at the time in which he said the comments in the group, named Trigger Me Timbers, had been "completely unacceptable" and he regretted "not speaking out at the time".
From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Dec. 12 a recall pertaining to 2.6 million Stanley Switchback and Trigger Action Travel Mugs because of potential burn hazards.
From Salon • Dec. 16, 2024
He worked on classic video games such as Dragon Quest and Chrono Trigger, and other artists, writers and musicians have been inspired by him.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2024
“She’s in his movies, too. He rides a horse named Trigger, a beautiful golden palomino. This funny old guy, Gabby Hayes, is his sidekick. Sometimes he sings cowboy songs. Surely you’ve seen his movies....”
From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn
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