triggers

Example Sentences

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"There are lots of triggers, people just asking, is this your first? How do you answer that?" he said.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

The Wayans brothers are coming for your triggers.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum and Solana, tumbled without clear regulatory or macroeconomic triggers, driven by souring sentiment.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Paramutation occurs when methylation present on one allele triggers methylation on another allele.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

“Sometimes little things are symbols or triggers for much bigger issues in our lives. Think about why that particular moment caused you so much distress.”

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez