as in to trigger
to cause to function
crank up the CD player so we can dance
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According to a 1958 law, companies looking to introduce a new food additive into the food supply are supposed to file a petition with the FDA, triggering a lengthy process of scientific investigation and public comment.—
Juhohn Lee,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2025 -
Freed were three Israeli men seized from the Nova music festival and another taken while visiting family in southern Israel during the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attack that triggered the 16-month war in Gaza.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
arkansasonline.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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The Leo full moon activates themes of intimacy and transformation, encouraging you to dive deeper into your emotional connections.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2025
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The following year, on Oct. 21, the fledgling military branch activated Space Operations Command at Peterson Air Force Base (now Peterson Space Force Base) in Colorado.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Moore’s exit will spark widespread speculation over who will replace her at the BBC.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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Pioneering The Future Of Retail The rise of AI in retail has sparked concerns about job displacement.—
Gurhan Kok,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The severity of this year’s flu season is driven by a combination of factors, experts suggested.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Rochelle sees her mother as irresponsible and unreliable, but Vanessa's actions are driven by her love for her children.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
19 Feb. 2025
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But that is not the kind of oil that has powered cars and industry in the US for decades.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN,
24 Feb. 2025
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This year’s event also features a new arrival camera, powered by Verizon.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Crank (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crank%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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