triggering 1 of 2

triggering

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verb

present participle of trigger

Example Sentences

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Adjective
  • Venture Colonialism There is arguably no single scholar more well versed, incisive, and thought provoking than Stern in analyzing the evolution of joint-stock corporations in the British Empire.
    Caroline Elkins, Foreign Affairs, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Her work is technically amazing, thought provoking and has tons of heart.
    Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2024
Verb
  • When purchasing the same package but activating PayPal Rewards, rather than using his affiliate link, MegaLag reported earning about 89 cents in cashback.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Arsenal have decided against activating an option to extend Kieran Tierney’s contract by an extra year.
    James McNicholas, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The inflammatory period after an injury is naturally longer in older adults, making wound healing slower.7 10.
    Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025
  • At his confirmation hearing, Makary said some ingredients cause a chronic, low-grade inflammatory reaction in the gastrointestinal tract.
    David Hilzenrath, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • During the coronavirus pandemic, Americans faced economic hardship and instability, sparking the federal government to send out several rounds of stimulus checks.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The video has since resurfaced in the new year, sparking a wave of nostalgia as fans pointed out how some of Kim's predictions missed the mark, especially with two of her sisters.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The larger simulated star burned through its fuel in just 2.6 million years before meeting its own explosive end, showering a whopping 55 solar masses of oxygen (more than 18 million Earth masses) into space.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Moscow has welcomed the radical U.S. shift in rhetoric and policy, which culminated in an explosive Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office meeting last month.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Current funding landscape Investments from private companies globally have increased – these will likely continue to be an important factor driving fusion research forward.
    Farhat Beg, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The role of CIOs and tech leaders is expanding, becoming increasingly integrated into corporate strategy and driving innovation that aligns with environmental goals.
    Robert Bailkoski, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Musk’s incendiary commentary has only fueled public anxiety, including his comment about Security being the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time.
    Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Another incendiary event occurred in Colorado, where a woman was arrested on Feb. 27 after police caught her with explosives at a Tesla dealership, according to the Loveland Police Department.
    Megan Forrester, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The video has delighted internet users since it was shared, generating more than 328,300 views and 38,000 likes at the time of writing.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Investors focused instead on the bank running leaner and generating better-than-expected profitability.
    Matthew J. Belvedere,Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Triggering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triggering. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.

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