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RECALL BEFORE REVEAL

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To cause something to happen suddenly or sooner than expected.

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precipitate

A leaked draft could precipitate a public dispute.
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An unexpected decision to print that evening could precipitate the revisions a week sooner than the group had planned.
From When Friction Becomes Conflict.
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