triggering

Example Sentences

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Spain is sweltering in a heatwave, with scorching temperatures triggering orange weather warnings – the second highest level -- across parts of Andalusia in recent days.

From Barron's • Jul. 10, 2026

It was a case of “travel and arrive’” for the stock whereby investors expected strong results beforehand and were positioned for it, triggering profit-taking.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026

Reduced fundraising could hamper lending by private-credit funds, potentially affecting investment and triggering defaults for borrowers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

Those charges and questions resurfaced after an earlier-than-expected exit from this World cup, triggering what some say is a long overdue reckoning in South Korean football.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

As we hurried down the road, I explained to her how Frankie and I had rushed to Mr. Whitby’s place after triggering the vision at the World’s Fair.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros