triggered

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Mrs Perry's death triggered a national debate about the nature of school inspections, and her sister Prof Julia Waters led a campaign to change the previous system.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Mary’s humiliation at the Netherfield Ball was originally what triggered Hadlow’s interest in writing a novel from the perspective of the less-discussed Bennet sister.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Memory and data storage stocks have been on a tear this year because the AI boom has triggered a surge in demand.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

The novel attack triggered a panic among Aave depositors, who have withdrawn more than $10 billion since then.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Something there triggered the unfolding of those parts that had been incubating.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg