triggers

Example Sentences

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Tuz said while they recognize the market has gone up a lot, especially for certain industry groups, they have about three or four sell triggers.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Its assessments quantify the highest safe level of exposure to a chemical before it triggers health effects, including, in many cases, cancer.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Spurs reacted to these pressing triggers with an impressive level of coordination.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Redrawing maps typically triggers court battles, and US courts are often reluctant to approve last-minute changes that could disrupt elections.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

“Usually, we don’t think of anger as the thing that triggers things like tapping.”

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell