Example Sentences

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To see what specifically was triggering these neurons, the researchers fed mice fat, sugar, calorie-free sweeteners, and water.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 22, 2023

To ensure that the ultrasound, not stress or fear, was triggering the temperature drop, the investigators turned to rats, which lack this natural response.

From Scientific American • Jun. 5, 2023

There is one scene in the final episode that Jackson says was triggering for him emotionally.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2023

"If I heard that song it was triggering."

From Salon • Nov. 6, 2021

I wish I knew what was triggering him.

From Slate • Jan. 23, 2020