as in to trigger
to cause to function
crank up the CD player so we can dance
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The Miami-Dade Police officer who pulled over Miami Dolphins’ superstar Tyreek Hill — triggering a chaotic series of events that led to him and a fellow player in handcuffs — has a history of using force during his five years with the department.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025 -
According to an investigation that remains ongoing, leaking fuel triggered a series of fires that shut down the spacecraft’s engines.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Leo full moon activates themes of intimacy and transformation, encouraging you to dive deeper into your emotional connections.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2025
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The following year, on Oct. 21, the fledgling military branch activated Space Operations Command at Peterson Air Force Base (now Peterson Space Force Base) in Colorado.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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One sailor was presumed dead in the collision, which sparked fears of significant environmental damage.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
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In 1960, Edna O’Brien, a young Irish woman, made a sensational literary debut with The Country Girls, sparking controversy in Ireland, where her books were banned and burned.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
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This misunderstanding of the vital role of multilingualism in our communities, our economy and our government helps drive the anti-immigrant attitude and actions that will only weaken our country.—
Annie Abbott,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Decision-makers have an opportunity to ensure that the very tools designed to drive revenue don’t end up stifling creativity.—
Seth Yudof,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2025
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Athena was expected to operate for about 10 days before powering down as lunar night fell over the spacecraft’s landing site at Mons Mouton, a plateau that lies about 100 miles (160 kilometers) from the south pole.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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Silicon Valley will transform into a moviegoer’s playground next week as the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival powers its way onto South Bay theater screens.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Crank (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crank%20%28up%29. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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