trigger

Example Sentences

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Flooding can trigger sewage releases into rivers and estuaries, threatening wildlife with disease and toxic water, "exaggerating the number of wildlife death events".

From BBC

In the short term, the US attack will likely trigger "a massive surge in prices" with what follows depending on how far the conflict escalates, Falakshahi said.

From Barron's

In small doses, they can cause fever, tiredness and aches, but in large amounts, they can trigger life-threatening conditions like septic shock.

From BBC

The situation differs from 2022, when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered a historic surge in oil prices.

From Barron's

However, in a strange way, the visit of Manchester United on Wednesday is just the kind of game that could trigger a response.

From BBC