as in to set off
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Simeone set off sprinting down the line in celebration, but quickly got his emotions back under control, knowing there was a long way still to go in the tie.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025 -
There, his preternatural musical ability sets off a chain of supernatural events.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Desir was motivated to join the wrestling team at Forest Hill beginning in her freshman season after watching Instagram reels online.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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In 2010, Rich entered the energy sector, motivated by the tax advantages and profit potential of oil and gas investments.—
Rich Tabaka,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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There are two key mechanisms driving this trend, both induced by humanity’s appetite for fossil fuels.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
5 Apr. 2025
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But in the big market downturn induced by President Trump’s tariffs, no Fed rescue is in sight.—
Jeff Sommer,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Tariffs and a recession have allowed gold to shine - with central banks like China's central bank shifting to buying gold to hedge itself from US dollar dominance and tariffs pumping up gold prices within the United States.—
Roger Huang,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Some regulations Congress should roll back include restrictions on tankless gas water heaters, rules that are pumping up the current housing bubble, and a waiver allowing California to mandate consumers purchase EVs.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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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The styles are inspired by the Art Deco period, as well as the American Southwest, which can be seen in the bold designs that veer on modernity while still being classic.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Aries solar eclipse energizes you to take charge of your health and well-being.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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Her friendships defined her, energized her, challenged her.—
Eliza Goodpasture,
ARTnews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In this case, we’re well served to recognize that our social capital is enriched by diversifying across those deeper, fewer connections as well as the more numerous casual relationships that often have an outsized positive impact when activated at the right time.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Every morning, guests can watch as the Chronos opens the portals by lining them up and activating them.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
6 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 10 Apr. 2025.
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