trigger
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While the U.S. military maintains extensive contingency plans for crises ranging from nuclear attacks to the death of senior leaders, those plans do not automatically trigger military action upon a president’s death.
From Salon • Jul. 11, 2026
Scientists do not yet fully understand how the nanoparticles trigger this process.
From Science Daily • Jul. 9, 2026
His resignation will trigger a by-election in the coming months for his seat in Clacton-on-Sea in eastern England, which he won handily in 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026
Reform has to ask for a writ to be issued to trigger a by-election process, which has to be approved by MPs.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026
Angela spun toward Jonah, but she didn’t squeeze the trigger.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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