prompting
Example Sentences
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In 2020, a ballot box caught on fire at the Baldwin Park Library, prompting an investigation of potential arson.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
After a day of largely peaceful demonstrations on Saturday, including a counter-protest in support of ICE, some protesters attempted to breach a police barricade, prompting police to use tear gas.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Uncertainty around demand in the event of an extended U.S.-Iran conflict is likely prompting the company to keep its guidance conservative, Baader Europe analyst Alexandre Desprez wrote in a note to clients.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
A 2024 dormitory fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri county killed 21 boys, prompting government promises of nationwide school safety audits and prosecutions, though it remains unclear whether the measures were implemented.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
A million little silver strands burst in the serpent’s face, prompting it to recoil and blink its way through the sparkly cloud.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
