145 entries under trigger topic. ×

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set up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, control, make)
6
work up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, move, make)
5
galvanize(verb, get, drive, start, encourage)
5
initiate(verb, form, craft, make, open)
5
rouse(verb, move, make, go, drive)
5
spark(noun, verb, make, get, drive)
5
spur(noun, verb, move, control, make)
4
bring to pass(verb, expression, idiom, make, open)
4
foment(verb, set, present, encourage, produce)
4
kindle(verb, make, set, present, start)
4
plan(noun, verb, action, act, movement)
4
precipitate(verb, make, start, produce, create)
4
rise(noun, verb, encourage, provoke, authority)
4
set in motion(verb, expression, idiom, make, open)
4
stir(verb, get, start, encourage, turn)
4
stir up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, set, develop)
3
activate(verb, move, make, go, advance)
3
actuate(verb, action, make, go, drive)
3
encourage(verb, make, get, touch, provoke)
3
energize(verb, move, make, drive, start)
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