triggered
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The soccer tournament, which has sold more than 5 million tickets so far, has historically triggered a surge of international and domestic tourism and infused host cities with an economic boost.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Firefighters have determined that the emergency was triggered by a failure of the tank’s internal cooling system on Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Psychologically, they counter the angst triggered by cramped, airless, maze-like commuter warrens.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The Bank of Japan’s policy board has become more concerned about the possibility that the oil shock triggered by the Middle East conflict will accelerate underlying inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
The sound triggered a chain reaction across the neighborhood, and soon barks were coming from every direction.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
