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trigger

Definition for trigger

verb as in cause to happen

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Beyond the longstanding alliance, experts point to a bigger trigger: declining faith in the US security umbrella and growing doubt that it can - or will - defend the Gulf in a crisis.

From BBC

But the controversy over Tempest has triggered a fresh wave of support for the ban.

From BBC

As Kirk’s shooting triggers furious debate on the perils of left versus right political violence, there is little consensus among Americans on what extremism is, who is perpetrating it and when it is justified.

Remember that music can trigger memories even for people with conditions like dementia by connecting multiple brain regions.

From BBC

The mention of Mike Trout’s name triggers twin laments from fans: how injuries have hampered his career, and how the Angels have hampered his career.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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