trigger
noun
a small projecting tongue in a firearm that, when pressed by the finger, actuates the mechanism that discharges the weapon.
are triggering
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present progressiveof trigger.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Redemption requests at managers like Blue Owl and Cliffwater are triggering a domino effect among funds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026
Earth's rising temperatures are triggering unprecedented typhoons, torrential rains, and other extreme weather events.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 29, 2023
“At a time when all the screens in our life are triggering ego, fear and worry, the idea is to use screens to help connect us to wonder, joy and fascination,” Holmes says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2023
“Unfortunately, some of these bear-market rallies are triggering that threshold, which we view as a false signal.”
From New York Times ● Jun. 5, 2023
Related Winter sports are triggering false iPhone Crash Detection alerts It’s not the first time Apple’s optimized Crash Detection.
From The Verge ● Feb. 13, 2023
