as in provoking
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as in activating
to cause to function
mold triggers my allergies
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Adjective
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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
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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
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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
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When media outlets amplify racially inflammatory rhetoric, that, too, affects viewers.—
Erika Franklin Fowler,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2025
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The improvement, particularly in his inflammatory markers, suggests that the treatment is working.—
Aurora Almendral,
NBC News,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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What makes Miller a potential All-Star is an explosive swing that puts loft on the ball.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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This week, an explosive track from Lisa‘s solo debut LP, a punk rock shiner from Halsey, and Djo‘s latest soft rock trip down memory lane.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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The police department said officers were put in an incendiary situation that was resolved without injuries or loss of life.—
Antonia Hylton,
NBC News,
12 Feb. 2025
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Their use of incendiary weapons is another hallmark and includes the availability of the mighty Churchill Crocodile flamethrower tank.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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
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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 4 Mar. 2025.
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