1The company's financial struggles were precipitated by a combination of factors, including increased competition and a decline in consumer spending.
2Did the government's decision to raise interest rates precipitate the economic downturn?
3The researchers were careful not to precipitate a reaction by introducing the catalyst too quickly.
4Try not to precipitate a crisis by acting impulsively; think through the consequences of your actions.
5There are concerns that the new policy could precipitate a wave of layoffs in the industry, as companies struggle to adapt to the changing regulatory environment.