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triggers

  • plural
    of trigger.
    trigger
    noun
    a small projecting tongue in a firearm that, when pressed by the finger, actuates the mechanism that discharges the weapon.
  • present tense form
    of trigger (3rd person singular).
    trigger
    noun
    a small projecting tongue in a firearm that, when pressed by the finger, actuates the mechanism that discharges the weapon.

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Passing assets to later generations often triggers conflict, but proactive bonding, fair ownership structures and open communication can safeguard your legacy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

Tesla’s AI splurge triggers profit squeeze and rare cash burn.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

Initially refusing Medicare and applying later, or canceling and reapplying, triggers a late-enrollment penalty.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

The death of a Russian lab technician triggers fears of a pneumonic plague outbreak, even as health officials downplay the risk.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

In 2012, several further studies corroborated these initial findings, strengthening the links between these variants of mental illness and family histories and deepening questions about their etiology, epidemiology, triggers, and instigators.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee