as in to set off
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That set off a week of dueling accusations between defense lawyers and prosecutors over the speed at which the conspiracy charge was dropped and what went on in the grand jury room.—
Hannah Meisel,
CBS News,
19 May 2026 -
The first Orient Express famously set off on its maiden voyage in October 1883, traveling from Paris to Istanbul (then Constantinople) over three days.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
19 May 2026
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Hispanic voters are often misunderstood, with many viewing the bloc as motivated by issues of immigration and agriculture, according to the Los Angeles Times and previous Statesman reporting.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
16 May 2026
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The filing alleges the packaging falsely implied the singer endorsed Samsung products and influenced consumer purchases, citing social media posts from fans who said Lipa’s appearance on the box motivated them to buy the TVs.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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The empty foam block with adjustable armrests induced more fear.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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While a hysterectomy can induce menopause if they ovaries are removed, hysterectomies without ovarian removal may not necessarily trigger menopause.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
15 May 2026
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The Wild and Stars were the next-best teams in the West, and Minnesota took out Dallas in the first round — because the NHL (still) has a (ridiculous) playoff system that pumps up division winners instead of the actual best teams.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2026
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Council Speaker Julie Menin is on the right path to pumping up Fair Fares by increasing the income threshold to participate, making enrollment automatic and even eliminating the fare entirely for some folks.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 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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At the time of writing, police have not yet identified a suspect or motive in Guthrie’s case.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
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While Kendrick Lamar was conquering the hip-hop world, Rashad was honing an introspective style inspired by Southern hip-hop pioneers like Lil Wayne and OutKast.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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And, if bright white pants aren’t your thing, keep reading for off-white styles inspired by Martha Stewart and Joanna Gaines.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Critics, including some Republicans, argued the move risked energizing Democratic turnout and could weaken Republican incumbents in suburban districts.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2026
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Today’s moon in Aries energizes your communication sector, making conversations blunt, brutally frank and emotionally charged.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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That foundation meant that when the mainstream moment arrived, there was already a real community ready to activate and amplify it.—
Olivia Shalhoup,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Key (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/key%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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