as in to set off
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As a doctor is forced to flee Aleppo with her young daughter, one desperate choice sets off a chain of events that ripples across borders and interlocking stories.—
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
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The killing drew national attention and set off a frantic five-day manhunt across the Northeast.—
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There is no public evidence to suggest the assassination was motivated by that vote.—
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According to Reed, that was one of the incidents that motivated Diaz, herself and two other residents to form the Crestwood Crime Patrol.—
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Some vitamins, such as melatonin, promote relaxation and induce sleep.—
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Finally, the formula features squalane, yet another suppleness-inducing ingredient.—
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The hit near the Dolphins sideline pumped up several Miami defenders.—
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This version of tomato salad pumps up flavorful heirloom tomatoes with strips of sweet roasted bell pepper and crunchy roasted black-eyed peas, which are the perfect little Southern croutons.—
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Banda declined to speak to investigators about his method or motive for the crimes, Fort Worth Fire Department Battalion Chief David Jones said.—
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Authorities have released little information about a possible suspect or motive nearly a week into the investigation.—
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Not even those who, inspired by occasional bouts of yellow fever, had sure access to fleeting moments of lucidity.—
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Along with starring in Sorry, Baby, Victor also wrote and directed the film, inspired by her own traumatic experiences.—
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The Chiefs’ announcement has energized Missouri leaders around keeping the Royals.—
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And, with regular use (day or night, once a day), the serum promises to boost hair density, reduce shedding, and energize the scalp.—
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During inquiries, the ICO found 178 active email accounts using passwords identical or similar to those set by the organization’s IT desk when the account was activated.—
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In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, activate your hazard lights and seek a safe spot, like a nearby business parking lot, to pull over and stop.—
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“Key (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/key%20%28up%29. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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