as in to set off
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Instead of setting off 12 years of party control like Reagan did, Dems eked out just four, and now risk finding themselves in the political wilderness.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025 -
At a brilliant Prada show, the models seemed to barely have time to grab faux fur wraps and coats to throw over their pajamas before setting off for parts unknown.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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While away from the island on his arena tour that grossed over $200 million, Bad Bunny listened to old-school Puerto Rican music and was motivated to integrate it into his new work upon returning home.—
Lola Mendez,
Architectural Digest,
15 Jan. 2025
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The governor predicted that President-elect Trump, who has made a habit of attending high-profile games, will be motivated to help.—
David Wharton,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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Both forms of this procedure are done under general anesthesia (using medicines to induce a state of unconsciousness).—
Corey Whelan,
Verywell Health,
24 Jan. 2025
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Instead, that sharp intake of breath is induced by a library.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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On a typical day, more water is pumped up from the pipeline to refill the tanks, offsetting each shower or glass of water.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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As the rest of the Broncos headed to the bench, Stanley continued to pump up the crowd.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2025
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White working-class New Yorkers increasingly felt not only alienated but also motived to express their dissatisfaction.—
Longreads,
Longreads,
3 Oct. 2024
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The very last people who aren’t really motived to change any of this are the publishers themselves.—
Paul Sutter,
Ars Technica,
12 July 2024
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In December, Michelle teared up on The Jennifer Hudson Show after bringing up her mother, saying that Robinson inspired her new self-help guide, Overcoming: A Workbook.—
Kyler Alvord,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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This collaboration celebrates the power of connection, inspiring travelers to embrace paths that transform not only their journeys but their lives.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
15 Jan. 2025
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Although Ford eventually triumphed narrowly, Reagan demonstrated the political potential of using U.S. control of the canal to signal support for American hegemony in a way that energized and united different factions on the right.—
Aaron Coy Moulton / Made by History,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Toronto Maple Leafs’ 4-3 overtime win over the New Jersey Devils was a game that at times felt and looked slow but had an energizing conclusion.—
Omar White,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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There is a release clause of around €55million (£46m) and Athletic will only sell if that gets activated, so the fact his contract ends in 2027 is irrelevant.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Apple’s recent software update, iOS 18.3, automatically activates the Apple Intelligence feature for both new users and those upgrading on eligible devices.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Key (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/key%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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