trigger

Example Sentences

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“Many schools are now in a situation where a single imported case is enough to trigger ongoing transmission.”

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Using a specialized measurement technique, the team tracked how certain metals can trigger the clumping of proteins that contributes to blocked communication pathways in the brain, a key feature of Alzheimer's.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

And since losses from some of those shorts could be unlimited, the covering of those positions could trigger a stampede of buying, a circumstance known on Wall Street as a short squeeze.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

In the longer term, high oil prices risk pushing consumers into habits that slash their oil use, or could trigger a recession that hurts demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The warnings trigger automated safety systems, forcing elevators to come to a halt and open their doors.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland