trigger

Example Sentences

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The irony is that Weiss’ attempt to bury the story has triggered a massive Streisand Effect.

From Salon

It’s considered one of the most likely faults to rupture in a major quake for the Bay Area, and has the potential to trigger a magnitude 6.7 quake or greater.

From Los Angeles Times

For Brooks, the breakout in gold and precious metals more generally was triggered by Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish address at Jackson Hole on Aug. 22 and the 25 basis point easing on Dec. 10.

From MarketWatch

And that could trigger an unwinding of the so-called yen carry trade, in which investors borrow the Japanese currency to invest abroad.

From Barron's

In the team's computer simulations, the effect was strong enough to trigger an ice age.

From Science Daily