as in triggers
to cause to function
crank up the CD player so we can dance
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Instead, a change in their finances activates the tax.—
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High-value content educates customers, sparks meaningful conversations and builds community.—
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Take the quiz here … BAGGAGE BATTLES – Traveler's social media post on 'overhead bin ownership' sparks debate.—
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Zack Rosenblatt spent time with Vrabel over the last five months and came away with a fantastic tale of who Vrabel is now, and what drives him.—
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Everyone either deals directly with a customer, supports someone who does or is part of the process that drives or supports the customer experience.—
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5 Jan. 2025
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“Cranks (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cranks%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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