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trigger

[trig-er] / ˈtrɪg ər /


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Some claims suggest that eclipses can trigger earthquakes due to the alignment of the sun, moon and Earth.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

Arizona officials have warned if the amount of water flowing into Lake Mead falls below a legal trigger point, that would allow the state to sue for a violation of the compact.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Closing above the 50-day moving average can trigger quantitative funds with price-based algorithms to buy in.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

"I feel like I'm in control now, that I can talk about something and it not trigger me," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

This time, Ginika was the trigger; she was standing near the staircase, her backpack on her shoulder, her face gold-streaked in the sunlight, and suddenly Ifemelu thought how much Ginika and Obinze had in common.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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