trigger
noun
a small projecting tongue in a firearm that, when pressed by the finger, actuates the mechanism that discharges the weapon.
is triggering
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present progressiveof trigger (3rd person singular).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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Clearly, less than 24 hours on from his announcement, the downside for him is triggering what some will see as a pointless by-election that his main opponents are avoiding.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
The conflict with Iran is triggering a surge in demand for war insurance in the Middle East, while sparking fights over rising premiums and what’s covered by existing policies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
If one trip to Italy is triggering old resentments and creating drama and even a feud, imagine what other extremely stressful real-life medical dilemmas might provoke.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 8, 2025
“Use of AI tools is triggering a surge in creation of new content,” wrote Citi analyst Asiya Merchant.
From Barron's ● Dec. 2, 2025
"But the quantities in which we consume it is triggering pathways our bodies didn't evolve to handle."
From Science Daily ● Nov. 30, 2025
