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

Reversing the voltage caused the precipitate to dissolve, restoring conductive pathways through the pore.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

For some employees, working under Abel won’t have the same cachet as working for Buffett, which could precipitate more turnover.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 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