trigger
noun
a small projecting tongue in a firearm that, when pressed by the finger, actuates the mechanism that discharges the weapon.
has triggered
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present perfectof trigger (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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This has triggered a humanitarian crisis marked by rolling blackouts, the collapse of tourism, agricultural shortages and worsened medical care.
From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2026
LONDON—The death of a former University of Cambridge professor has triggered a moment of introspection about whether he was the victim of a racially charged public inquisition or a system designed to promote diversity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
The smoke hazard has triggered the evacuation of two Belgian villages, whose residents were still under instruction to stay away.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
Along with downtown residents, the project has triggered opposition from the powerful Service Employee International Union, Local 721, which represents more than 100,000 public sector employees in Southern California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
The abrupt removal of a film starring popular Indian singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh from a streaming platform has triggered a row.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
