as in to set off
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The evil force of Skeletor (Jared Leto), a bad bad man with no face, brings his minions in and sets off non-stop destruction.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
2 June 2026 -
Kylie Jenner recently set off on a summer getaway as part of a Kylie Cosmetics campaign.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
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Implement a clear referral thank-you policy with thoughtful gestures to motivate continued support.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Police still have not said what motivated the killing.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2026
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That chased Lake Creek starter Tripp Riley, a sophomore, and Caden Whitworth came on in relief and promptly induced a double-play comebacker and a popout to center to end the inning.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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Match play naturally induces fatigue and can disrupt sleep.—
Alan McCall,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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The ValerionMaster Max 4K laser projector runs on the NoirScene Dark Engine, which helps pump up the contrast between shadows and light sources to create dynamic visuals.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2026
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Video footage shared on social media showed fans cheering as the couple walked down the court before the start of the game to take their seats, and Kelce took a moment to pump up the Cavs supporters.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Detectives did not provide details on a possible suspect or motive in the incident.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Prosecutors have said Mangione's notebook entries speak to motive.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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The case inspired police reforms in Colorado, including a ban on carotid artery chokeholds.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Go at sunset for creative cocktails (the current menu is inspired by the golden age of cinema) and panoramic views.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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Migné was thrilled to see the turnout from the Haitian diaspora for Tuesday’s game and hopes an equally enthusiastic crowd shows up Friday to energize his team, which was forced to play all its World Cup qualifying matches away from home due to crime and instability on the island.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Partnership negotiations meet values reality as intellectual Mercury energizes your 7th House of Partnership, while unearthing Pluto examines your 2nd House of Finances.—
PubSubHub User,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
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Raven Room is a great spot for happy hour, and the owners have been going to great lengths lately to activate the space with programming such as live music.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Mercury in Cancer, for instance, activates your partnership sector — followed by the sun later this month — bringing focus to romantic, business or close one-on-one dynamics.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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“Key (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/key%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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