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trigger

Definition for trigger

verb as in cause to happen

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Additionally, opponents question whether the policy would create revenue shortfalls for state and federal budgets, potentially triggering a wider tax burden on other groups.

From Salon

The turmoil plunged Europe's largest economy into political chaos, hours after Donald Trump's US election victory triggered uncertainty about the future of the continent's economy and security.

From BBC

The disparaging comment helped trigger Dickerson’s trade to the Indianapolis Colts.

That result triggered a legal complaint from the NPP, which argued that tally sheets at certain polling stations had been tampered with.

From BBC

Trump’s broader agenda of cutting taxes and regulations and bolstering domestic economic growth also triggered a buying spree across stocks, with the Standard & Poor’s 500 index hitting a record last week.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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