as in provoking
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as in activating
to cause to function
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Venture Colonialism There is arguably no single scholar more well versed, incisive, and thought provoking than Stern in analyzing the evolution of joint-stock corporations in the British Empire.—
Caroline Elkins,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Aug. 2023 -
Her work is technically amazing, thought provoking and has tons of heart.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
17 Mar. 2024
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When purchasing the same package but activating PayPal Rewards, rather than using his affiliate link, MegaLag reported earning about 89 cents in cashback.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
26 Dec. 2024
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Arsenal have decided against activating an option to extend Kieran Tierney’s contract by an extra year.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
25 Dec. 2024
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Andrés pulled out of opening a restaurant at Trump’s former Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C., after the president made inflammatory remarks about Mexicans, NPR reported.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2025
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Take Humira as an example, which treats inflammatory conditions.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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During the coronavirus pandemic, Americans faced economic hardship and instability, sparking the federal government to send out several rounds of stimulus checks.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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The video has since resurfaced in the new year, sparking a wave of nostalgia as fans pointed out how some of Kim's predictions missed the mark, especially with two of her sisters.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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In fiscal 2024, more than $69 billion in two-way goods trade flowed through the cargo land port of entry, with the explosive expansion of large commercial building around the port on the U.S. side as a visible testimony to this dynamic.—
Julian Palombo,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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From his explosive debut on the presidential election trail in 2015, Donald Trump‘s career in national politics was uniquely entwined with internet culture.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2025
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Current funding landscape Investments from private companies globally have increased – these will likely continue to be an important factor driving fusion research forward.—
Farhat Beg,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2025
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The role of CIOs and tech leaders is expanding, becoming increasingly integrated into corporate strategy and driving innovation that aligns with environmental goals.—
Robert Bailkoski,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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In 2023, crime scene evidence sent for lab testing by Phillips’ defense team determined that DNA belonging to someone other than Ron Young was discovered on parts of the incendiary device.—
Matt Allen,
ABC News,
24 Jan. 2025
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During the 2024 presidential election, an unknown suspect was caught on surveillance video setting a ballot drop box on fire with an incendiary device in Portland, one of several incidents that happened in Oregon and Washington state.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The video has delighted internet users since it was shared, generating more than 328,300 views and 38,000 likes at the time of writing.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Investors focused instead on the bank running leaner and generating better-than-expected profitability.—
Matthew J. Belvedere,Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Triggering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triggering. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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