Trigger example sentences

"Trigger" Example Sentences

1. The gunshot triggered the man's memories of the war.
2. The smell of cigarette smoke triggered his asthma attack.
3. The mention of her ex-boyfriend still triggered feelings of anger.
4. The alarm was set to trigger at 7 am.
5. Certain smells can trigger fond memories.
6. The loud noise unexpectedly triggered his anxiety.
7. The flashing lights triggered his seizure.
8. The sight of blood typically triggered his nausea.
9. The anniversary of his father's death triggered feelings of grief and loss.
10. Touching the hot stove trigger an involuntary reflex to pull his hand away.
11. The argument triggered feelings of anger and resentment.
12. The red color appeared to trigger his rage.
13. Loud noises often trigger his panic attacks.
14. The smell of perfume triggered memories of his late wife.
15. The flashing camera triggered her photosensitive epilepsy.
16. Certain words can trigger unpleasant memories.
17. The taste of that candy could still trigger childhood nostalgia.
18. The news report triggered intense feelings of sadness.
19. Touching the rough surface appeared to trigger her pain.
20. His overbearing boss tended to trigger defensive responses.
21. The sudden movement triggered the cat's hunting instincts.
22. Theactuating lever triggered the mechanism into motion.
23. The timer was set to trigger the detonation at midnight.
24. The motion sensor would trigger the sprinkler system if trespassers approached.
25. Pulling the trigger released the projectile from the gun.
26. When fully compressed, the spring would trigger the catapult mechanism.
27. Tripping the wire triggered the booby trap.
28. He hit the button that would trigger the smoke machine.
29. The laser beam would trigger an alarm if crossed.
30. The sudden movement triggered their fight or flight response.
31. The explosion triggered a chain reaction across the compound.
32. Her worried expression seemed to trigger his defensiveness.
33. The buzzing noise didn't appear to trigger a reaction from him.
34. The pressure plate would trigger the trapdoor once stepped on.
35. Certain sounds triggered a fear response in the dog.
36. The breaking news triggered an urgent call to action.
37. The loud horn triggered an instinctual jump.
38. The bomb was set to trigger at 4 pm that afternoon.
39. The sun rising over the horizon triggered a feeling of hope within her.
40. Flicking the switch triggered the lights to turn on.
41. The flashing red lightswere meant to trigger an emergency response.
42. Breaking the beam would trigger the intruder alarm.
43. Her sudden entrance into the room triggered an automated welcome message.
44. The investigator hoped the lie detector test would trigger signs of deception.
45. The smell of gasoline triggered memories of his childhood.
46. The trap was set totrigger when pressure was applied to the floorboard.
47. His competitive nature tended totrigger defensive or intimidating behaviors.
48. Seeing his old house could still trigger emotions from childhood.
49. The referee's whistle triggered the start of the race.
50. Crushing the bulb triggered the release of noxious gas into the room.
51. Pressing the pedal triggered the deployment of the airbags.
52. Certain topics still triggered feelings of sadness after years had passed.
53. The drop of the flag triggered the start of the marathon.
54. Tripping the wire would trigger the elastic cord to fire the projectile.
55. The bright flash of lightning triggered an instinctive response to seek shelter.
56. The tightening of the rope would trigger the snare trap.
57. The click of the button triggered the door to slide open.
58. Touching the metal doorknob triggered a mild electric shock.
59. Biting into the tart candy triggered a rush of both sweet and sour flavors.
60. Specific songs could still trigger strong emotions decades later.

Common Phases

1. Trigger a response
2. Trigger a reaction
3. Trigger happy
4. Trigger warnings
5. Triggered
6. Trigger word
7. Trigger event
8. Trigger finger
9. Trigger mechanism
10. Trigger point
11. Trigger phrase
12. Trigger memories
13. Trigger emotions
14. Trigger instinct
15. Pull the trigger
16. My trigger
17. Set off/ triggered by
18. The last straw that broke the camel's back (figurative trigger)
19. Hit all the right triggers
20. Be a trigger for