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[trig-er] / ˈtrɪg ər /


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Renewed geopolitical tensions can trigger selling in bitcoin as traders rush back into cash, dollar liquidity and traditional safe-haven assets, Zaye Capital Markets analyst Naeem Aslam said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Merely being expensive isn’t enough to trigger a pullback.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Some VPNs log your user data, while others may slow your connection or trigger security alerts on banking or streaming platforms.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Now United have decided not to trigger the one-year option.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The words trigger something in my mind, but it flits away.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir




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