Example Sentences

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That growing buildup has prompted calls for TFA to be considered a potential planetary boundary threat.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Muhammed's death, along with a number of others over the last few weeks, has prompted pleas from the emergency services, families and campaigners for youngsters to stay away from open water.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

It has prompted criticism of county officials who some say should have stepped in earlier to prevent the sale of the parcel in the first place.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The influx of private money has prompted concerns from some within the LAPD, and from experts who say similar contributions are being made to police departments around the country.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

It is the pendency of that crisis which has prompted me to address you to-night.

From The Relations of the Federal Government to Slavery Delivered at Fort Wayne, Ind., October 30th 1860 by Edgerton, Joseph K. (Joseph Ketchum)