as in to set off
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The casting has set off a long string of controversies from many different sides of Harry Potter fandom, or even outside of that, for multiple reasons.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025 -
Police in Dallas said a fight that broke out between two people on Saturday set off the false alarm.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
5 Mar. 2025
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Ono’s presence in his life seemingly motivated Lennon to explore new ways of creating music and bring new experiences to his fans.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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However, the film also remains firmly rooted in the question of what is motivating them to take on this task.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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That was when homophobic protests and boycotts induced Target to pull gay Pride merchandise from many stores and to quiet its LGBTQ support.—
Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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That was when homophobic protests and boycotts induced Target to pull gay pride merchandise from many stores and to quiet its LBGTQ support.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2025
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Apart from having problems at right-back, with both Trent Alexander-Arnold and Conor Bradley expected to be missing through injury, Liverpool are pumped up and ready.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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Street gangs were more organized and focused on drug trafficking, which led to many takedowns where dozens of defendants would be charged, pumping up the number of prosecutions.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 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
Verb
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Are the characters played by Gyllenhaal and Clarke inspired by real people?—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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For a great film, and an even better true story behind it, check out some of the best movies inspired by real people that are streaming on Netflix right now.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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But if Pelle Larsson keeps happening, as the Miami Heat 2025 second-round pick out of Arizona did during Wednesday night’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers with his energizing effort, then rethinking potentially could be in order.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2025
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Soft tones that incorporate hints of energizing colors, like soft yellows or greens, warm corals, or even a bit of sky blue, can promote rest while also subtly enhancing alertness.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2025
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Keep your headlights on and activate emergency flashers to alert other drivers of your position.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
13 Mar. 2025
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Carsley said during his spell as interim coach that White still had his ‘do not disturb’ status activated after Southgate’s departure last summer.—
Oliver Kay,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Key (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/key%20%28up%29. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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