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noun

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Recent Examples of trigger
Verb
Long term effects and strategic autonomy Outside the U.S., there are concerns that, beyond short-term effects, tariffs could trigger deeper, longer-lasting changes to the space economy — and even realign international partnerships. Andrew Jones, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025 Trump’s actions, based on economically questionable math, have triggered retaliatory tariffs, stoked trade wars, and escalated recession odds. Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
To celebrate tomorrow’s highly anticipated season finale, the actor pulls the trigger on sharing his key components to the good life. Air Mail, 5 Apr. 2025 The White Lotus season 3 finale will likely reveal who was shot in the first episode's opening sequence (and who pulled the trigger). Randall Colburn, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trigger
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trigger
Verb
  • Every morning, guests can watch as the Chronos opens the portals by lining them up and activating them.
    Samantha Neely, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
  • In this case, we’re well served to recognize that our social capital is enriched by diversifying across those deeper, fewer connections as well as the more numerous casual relationships that often have an outsized positive impact when activated at the right time.
    Tim Maurer, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Most taxpayers eligible for economic impact payments, known as stimulus checks, have already received them.
    Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • This tool could change how NC police test for DWIs April 4, 2025 3:38 PM Read Next North Carolina Could NC residents get a $5,000 DOGE stimulus check in 2025?
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The move set off alarm bells for some politicians, policy experts, and Social Security consultants, who warned the program's 72.5 million Social Security beneficiaries could face a slowdown in services.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The feature set is similar, too, with in-app early warnings for alarms, voice alerts, and support for both wired and battery setups.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Sophie currently works as a news reporter for ABC7 Los Angeles and notably covered the devastating Los Angeles wildfires that sparked in early January.
    Moná Thomas, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Val Kilmer’s death on Tuesday has sparked reminders of the risks of pneumonia.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • One Boise developer hopes his upcoming project on the Boise Bench could be the catalyst for just that, while another is hoping to build a condo complex with 11 swimming pools across the street.
    Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Should the stock begin to recover from this pullback, there's ample room for upgrades and positive revisions, which could serve as a further catalyst.
    Schaeffer's Investment Research, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Comedian and car aficionado Jay Leno drove state Sen. Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield, in a 1976 Pontiac Trans-Am past the state Capitol on Tuesday, rallying support for legislation that would ease restrictions on classic cars.
    HECTOR AMEZCUA, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Tate Beran drove in a pair of runs, while Ryan Kastor picked up his second save with two scoreless innings of relief.
    Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Use this as an impetus to dig deep into your brand’s strategy, to diversify it, to reinforce any weak points—to be bold, get creative and innovate.
    Alison Bringé, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Pray that this can be an impetus for his conversion.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • People have had to make do with flashlights, candles, and occasionally generators as Ukraine rationed energy.
    Ross Peleh, NPR, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Carbon monoxide poisoning can occur when a fuel-burning appliance or machine — such as a furnace, heater or generator — is not working or vented properly.
    Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025

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