triggered
Example Sentences
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Low reservoir levels have not been the primary cause of recent hosepipe bans and drought declarations - which are ultimately triggered by a lack of rain - across large parts of England and Wales.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
The incident also triggered a petition signed by over 1,000 employees at cutting-edge AI companies calling on the US government to help slow the release of the most advanced AI models.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
These intersections play an important role in many reactions triggered by light because they allow energy to move rapidly between electronic and structural motion.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 2026
Escalating conflict in the Middle East and global refinery disruptions have triggered a diesel supply crunch, driving up prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Doctors later concluded that his neurological disorder might have been triggered by trauma in prison.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
