triggering

Example Sentences

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That helped bring inflation down from its pandemic peak without triggering a recession, he points out.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Beijing thrives in that gray space and strategically aims to keep below the threshold of triggering all-out conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Reading a letter from someone who has $10,000 or $10 million can be triggering — for different reasons.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

The skies may have darkened for years as volcanic material blocked sunlight around the globe, triggering severe cooling.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

“In fact, I’m surprised they’ve kept it going so long. The Capitol will adjust by deactivating specific pods and then manually triggering them when their targets come in range.”

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins