pulling the trigger
Example Sentences
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But the gains seen in Japanese stocks, and their close connection to the popularity of new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, may prevent Japan from pulling the trigger.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
Shae first had to book a business-class ticket, then confirm through Emirates’s online chat that a first-class upgrade was actually available before pulling the trigger.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 5, 2026
Baldwin has denied pulling the trigger, and a criminal case against him was dismissed in 2024.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026
“People weren’t really pulling the trigger on purchases,” Conor Buckley said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026
C. J. agreed to wait before pulling the trigger, though in fact General Russell had already called the C.D.C.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
