triggered

Example Sentences

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At the same time, governments around the world are weighing how to respond to cost-of-living pressures triggered by rising energy prices.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

I just think her professor mindset was triggered by some of Wang’s answers.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Now investors are just hoping to avoid a global recession triggered by a historic run-up in energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

To mimic the conditions of a rocket ascent, they launched the missile and, after it broke the sound barrier, triggered the abort system.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

I never thought about it being triggered by Gram’s death, though, because “stress” is a word you use to describe how you feel before a big test.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish