trigger

Example Sentences

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The declaration triggered a flood of messages from people claiming to be his offspring, Durov has said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Investors appear to have been on hair trigger.

From Barron's

The transition itself would likely trigger “a short, sharp shock” to the country’s oil supply that could cut production by as much as 50%, Kaneva added.

From Barron's

Collectively, the moves have triggered a so-called “bull steepening” of the U.S.

From Barron's

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

From Salon