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as in activating
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Recent Examples of triggering
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Instead, the ultra-rich often hold onto their assets, allowing unrealized gains on stocks, bonds and other investments to compound in value for years without triggering taxes.
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Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The intense burst of X-rays released during the eruption reached Earth in just over 8 minutes, triggering strong (R3) radio blackouts across the daylight side of Earth.
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Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
Borrowing, Opportunity Zones, and Special Situations Borrowing against stock may help provide liquidity without triggering a taxable sale.
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Joshua Harmon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Lying in a hospital bed, the breathing tube attached to her neck sometimes came loose, triggering an alarm.
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Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
The s'mores cookie dough contains soy, but the packaging does not note the presence of the food allergen, triggering the recall.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
Two earthquakes rocked Venezuela leaving deadly destruction in its wake and triggering a tsunami advisory in the Caribbean.
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Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Mullin began defending himself while DeLauro was still speaking, triggering a yelling match.
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Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
25 June 2026
Verb
Kyiv’s forces have especially targeted supplies to Crimea, triggering the worst fuel crisis on the Black Sea peninsula since it was illegally annexed by Russia in 2014 and delivering a blow to the Kremlin’s narrative that Moscow is winning the war.
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Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Instead, the ultra-rich often hold onto their assets, allowing unrealized gains on stocks, bonds and other investments to compound in value for years without triggering taxes.
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Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The intense burst of X-rays released during the eruption reached Earth in just over 8 minutes, triggering strong (R3) radio blackouts across the daylight side of Earth.
—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
Borrowing, Opportunity Zones, and Special Situations Borrowing against stock may help provide liquidity without triggering a taxable sale.
—
Joshua Harmon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Lying in a hospital bed, the breathing tube attached to her neck sometimes came loose, triggering an alarm.
—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
The s'mores cookie dough contains soy, but the packaging does not note the presence of the food allergen, triggering the recall.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
Two earthquakes rocked Venezuela leaving deadly destruction in its wake and triggering a tsunami advisory in the Caribbean.
—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Mullin began defending himself while DeLauro was still speaking, triggering a yelling match.
—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triggering
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The Best Books of the Year (So Far) Our editors and critics choose the most captivating, notable, brilliant, surprising, absorbing, weird, thought-provoking, and talked-about books.
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Chiarella has come up with an ingenious premise that is as twisted as it is thought-provoking.
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But in the kitchen, things go awry again when some sauce boils over onto a burner, activating a safety suppression feature that automatically shuts down the appliance for a half-hour.
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More time is devoted to setting up the dramatic situation than to activating it.
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Yerba Mate Tea Yerba mate is a tea traditionally from South America that contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that may help lower inflammatory markers associated with certain types of arthritis, or inflammation and pain of the joint.
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Normal mice scratched and inflammatory immune cells rushed to the site, increasing swelling.
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LeBron James is reportedly leaving the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons and one championship, sparking widespread speculation about his next move and Bronny James's future.
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The protests became a flash point, sparking similar incidents in several other cities in Tennessee and at least one in Florida.
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The explosive back was thought to have at least a fighting chance, considering both his talent and opportunity as the Elks’ clear-cut lead back.
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The department will also deploy counterterrorism resources, explosive detection K-9s, bomb squad personnel and heavy weapons teams, along with plain clothes officers and a harbor unit for the waterways.
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Also boosting demand and driving ticket prices for Saturday’s game is the fact that 41-year-old superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who has 669 million Instagram followers, is captain of the Portuguese team and has said this World Cup will be his last, making each appearance a high-profile event.
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Tire pressure sensors are vital to a vehicle’s health, especially when driving on pothole and junk-laden Atlanta streets.
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More recently, drones have been used to drop incendiary mixtures that ignite apartment buildings and residential blocks.
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The incendiary comments were roundly criticized on social media but went unaddressed throughout the remainder of the broadcast.
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His off-court endeavors have contributed to the majority of his wealth, generating over $1 billion from business ventures and endorsement deals.
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Such consensus is essential to restoring confidence, stabilizing the economy and generating sustainable growth.
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“Triggering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triggering. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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