precipitate

Example Sentences

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"But it's not to precipitate a full-blown societal or humanitarian collapse."

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

That’s partly because consumer expect the bump at the pump to precipitate broader inflation, as has happened in the past.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

This reaction produced a solid precipitate that gradually expanded until it completely blocked the opening.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

That’s probably good short-term news for investors, since falling profit margins would precipitate a severe bear market.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 24, 2025

One must be prepared for precipitate movements in prison, but one does not ever get used to them.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela