prompted

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Dell and HP were dropping, although they didn’t give back all of their gains prompted by the report.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The strikes prompted studio executives to reset their output after previously spending big to build streaming services to compete with Netflix.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The ball curled beautifully from left to right and fell into the hole, which prompted a muted raised fist from McIlroy.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Choudhury’s excitement prompted him to create the fan account, “Is the ‘End of Oak Street’ Trailer Out Yet?,” where he could post news about the film and form a community of fellow dinosaur enthusiasts.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

The promised letter of thanks from Mr. Collins arrived on Tuesday, addressed to their father, and written with all the solemnity of gratitude which a twelvemonth’s abode in the family might have prompted.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen