triggers
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The arrival of a phage triggers a sharp increase in DNA production.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
"They emit this very annoying buzz. It triggers my fight or flight response," says the 44-year-old administrative assistant.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
Tesla’s AI splurge triggers profit squeeze and rare cash burn.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
The death of a Russian lab technician triggers fears of a pneumonic plague outbreak, even as health officials downplay the risk.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Their fingers aren’t on the triggers, but the air is so charged, it feels that way.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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