pulling the trigger

Example Sentences

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He said he “absolutely” consulted with Buffett before pulling the trigger.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

As companies gain more clarity on the impact of tariffs on operating costs, they may be more comfortable pulling the trigger on investment and hiring decisions.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

“People weren’t really pulling the trigger on purchases,” Conor Buckley said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

All three have brought a certain fearlessness to the court as freshmen, whether it be Howell confidently pulling the trigger from deep or Heckel knifing through the lane.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2025

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