as in to set off
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His death now sets off the tradition of finding a new Vatican leader through the tradition known as a conclave.—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
26 Apr. 2025 -
Before the events of the film, twins Smoke and Stack (Michael B. Jordan) fought in the trenches of World War I before setting off to Chicago and became prohibition gangsters working for Al Capone.—
Richard Newby,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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Guerrero suggested that Sheinbaum was motivated in part by scrutiny from the United States.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Police haven’t said what may have motivated the killing.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
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In fact, it has been observed that when metamorphosis was induced in axolotls, their ability to regenerate was affected, according to a March 2022 study published in Developmental Dynamics.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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In return, the company sought to induce those doctors to prescribe the company's drugs, which include Biktarvy, Descovy, Stribild, Genvoya, Complera, and Odefsey, the office said.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
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The recent presentations also pumped up Vinay Shahani, Nissan’s U.S. sales boss.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Things are very different at Coventry and the CBS Arena is pumped up.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Product philosophy, collaboration, and motive The technology has already been successfully implemented in select showcase stores and events across Brazil.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2025
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Authorities did not say what, if any, motive there was behind the fire.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2025
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May the light of Easter inspire efforts to promote harmony in the western Balkans and sustain political leaders in their efforts to allay tensions and crises, and, together with their partner countries in the region, to reject dangerous and destabilizing actions.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The sight of a suitcase has historically inspired dread in me.—
Elisa Wouk Almino,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Full and round, this wine is energized by twin veins of acidity and minerality wrapped around citrus and smoke flavors that linger on the palate long after the last sip.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2025
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Nobody tapped out, but the spot energized the crowd.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Blue Jays outfielder’s incredible play came just hours after Toronto activated him off the injured list to make his season debut.—
Jenna West,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Your springtime calendar is probably packed right now, as your Cancer horoscope for May 2025 is activating all sorts of energy in your career and social life alike.—
Nina Kahn,
StyleCaster,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Key (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/key%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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