as in to trigger
to cause to function
crank up the CD player so we can dance
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The incident triggered an emergency response, seeing the Shenzhou 20 crew return to Earth aboard the Shenzhou 21 spacecraft for safety reasons, and the uncrewed Shenzhou 22 launched to serve as a lifeboat and ride home for the Shenzhou 21 crew.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
24 May 2026 -
The triggering issue was the new stadium for the Chicago Bears.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The Sun in Gemini activates your 10th House of Career, while Pluto in Aquarius strengthens your 6th House of Work.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
25 May 2026
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The killing sparked global unrest and the largest civil rights protest since the 1960s.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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The big-box retailer known for affordable style has returned to its roots, sparking a turnaround after a multiyear slump.—
Joel Mathis,
TheWeek,
26 May 2026
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The company says its selection approach is driven by performance data, with every title required to show active audience traction rather than simply occupying catalog space.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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The listing agent for Schottenheimer’s soon-to-be former home said proximity to work ultimately drove the NFL coach’s decision to move.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Such semiconductors are used to power the most sophisticated AI technologies.—
Bloomberg,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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And, most importantly, they’re outfitted with motors that can power them to speeds exceeding 30 mph.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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“Crank (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crank%20%28up%29. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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