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triggered

verb as in cause to happen

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That quake began a sequence of triggered quakes that migrated north in the following months, culminating in the Landers and Big Bear earthquakes of June 1992.

The outage triggered a broader debate that spilled into the political arena about Spain's energy model.

From BBC

Widespread floods from those storms and earlier monsoon rains have stirred public anger and triggered street protests.

From BBC

The update from law enforcement triggered a fresh wave of social media commentary, ranging from condemnations to calls for patience and unity.

But, as the UN made clear, the escalator suddenly stopped after a White House videographer accidentally triggered a safety mechanism.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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