triggers

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The infinite size of these drab catacombs triggers sense-memories of feeling small and confused in an ordinary place that feels all wrong.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Scientists believe excess fat inside liver cells triggers inflammation, tissue damage, and scarring over time.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

A reading below 4% generally triggers a sell signal and it’s worth noting that the median market decline, following the 24 sell signals observed in the last fifteen years, is -1%.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Among the sale triggers: first-quarter earnings likely in June, second-quarter earnings, and then a series of dates set two weeks apart starting in late August.

From Barron's • May 15, 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